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2015 Chevrolet Trax
First generation (U200/TJ)
Engine: 1.4 L LUV I4 turbo (138 hp, port injection 2015–2021; direct injection from 2022)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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7 recalls on record. Affected systems:
Suspension
Air Bags
Equipment
Electrical System
Steering
// COMMON PROBLEMS
What breaks on the Trax
Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.
Unknown or other, engine
Common
Years affected: 2015–2022, 2024–2026
Fuel system, gasoline, electrical system
Moderate
Years affected: 2015–2022, 2024–2025
Structure
Moderate
Years affected: 2015–2021, 2024–2025
Vehicle speed control, engine
Rare
Years affected: 2015–2021, 2024–2026
Steering, suspension, service brakes
Rare
Years affected: 2015–2021, 2024–2026
Electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags
Rare
Years affected: 2015–2022, 2024–2026
Suspension, electrical system, equipment
Rare
Years affected: 2015–2021, 2024
Steering, power train
Rare
Years affected: 2015–2020, 2025
Visibility/wiper
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2017, 2019–2022, 2024–2025
Wheels
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2020, 2024
// MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Chevrolet Trax maintenance schedule
RepairPal's scheduled dealer-service costs for the Chevrolet Trax, by mileage interval. This is separate from the avg. repairs/yr figure above, which covers unscheduled repairs only.
Total scheduled service, 0–150k mi
$7,045–$9,939
Chevrolet Trax scheduled maintenance cost by mileage interval, with running total
Mileage
Service cost
Running total
7,500 mi
$258–$379
$258–$379
15,000 mi
$327–$459
$585–$838
22,500 mi
$323–$459
$908–$1,297
30,000 mi
$328–$460
$1,236–$1,757
37,500 mi
$262–$384
$1,498–$2,141
45,000 mi
$486–$660
$1,984–$2,801
52,500 mi
$258–$379
$2,242–$3,180
60,000 mi
$477–$656
$2,719–$3,836
67,500 mi
$323–$459
$3,042–$4,295
75,000 mi
$335–$470
$3,377–$4,765
82,500 mi
$258–$379
$3,635–$5,144
90,000 mi
$487–$661
$4,122–$5,805
97,500 mi
$258–$379
$4,380–$6,184
105,000 mi
$327–$459
$4,707–$6,643
112,500 mi
$327–$464
$5,034–$7,107
120,000 mi
$477–$656
$5,511–$7,763
127,500 mi
$258–$379
$5,769–$8,142
135,000 mi
$486–$660
$6,255–$8,802
142,500 mi
$258–$379
$6,513–$9,181
150,000 mi
$532–$758
$7,045–$9,939
RepairPal dealer-schedule pricing. Independent shops typically charge less, and your actual cost depends on which services you keep up. Running total is cumulative — each row includes everything before it.
// EXTENDED WARRANTY
Is a Trax extended warranty worth it?
Worth considering. The Chevrolet Trax has an above-average major repair probability for the segment — a warranty is worth pricing before you buy, especially on higher-mileage examples. If you want to minimise risk, stick to the 2022. Pay particular attention to 2021, 2024, and 2025 model years.
// NEW VS USED
Buy new or save on a used Trax?
The Trax holds 79% of its value after 3 years — in line with the subcompact SUV average.
79%
Value retained · 3 yr
57%
Value retained · 5 yr
45%
Value retained · 7 yr
Better than segment average
Worse than segment average
New Trax
$23,000
MSRP including destination charge for base trim
Used Trax
$19,750
KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2024, national average, good condition, ~36k miles
The Chevrolet Trax averages $488 a year in maintenance. That is $22 above the subcompact segment average of $466. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.18 times per year, below the subcompact segment at 0.2. Its reliability score is 8/10. Verdict: costlier than the segment, budget accordingly.
How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →