2015 Chevrolet Trax Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 24% of its 96 total complaints. Two related recalls address radio software, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 39,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 23
- 24% of 96
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Backup camera images appear partially blacked out or fail to fully illuminate at various speeds.
- Instrument cluster display goes completely black for extended periods while driving, then comes back on spontaneously.
- Radio and key fob systems malfunction, with the ignition chime continuing after key removal and the radio draining the battery.
- Vehicle stalls while driving and will not restart until shifted to park and the key is removed and reinserted.
- Relay failures affect multiple systems at once, including trunk release, headlights, dashboard, and airbag relays.
- Check engine and stability control lights illuminate intermittently alongside temporary loss of power steering and a blanked-out speedometer display.
When 2015 Chevrolet Trax electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 2, 2016, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
- NHTSA 16V422000Jun 10, 2016Electrical System18,780 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
- NHTSA 16V257000Apr 28, 2016Electrical System317,572 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
Electrical System complaints by Trax model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
- NHTSA shows 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Trax, which is 24% of its 96 total complaints, the highest share among model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 16V422000 and 16V257000, both covering Bring Your Own Media radios that may fail to sound an audible warning; GM's fix was a free dealer software update.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Trax is 39,000 miles.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Trax.
- What kinds of electrical failures do owners describe most?
- Owners describe backup camera blackouts, instrument cluster displays going dark, radio-related battery drain, unexpected stalling, and relay failures affecting multiple systems.