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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
The NHTSA has issued 19 recall records affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, covering items such as front lower-control arm welds, air bag SDM software, radio chimes, steering column wear, tire placard labels, and seat belt/pretensioner concerns. Key components identified include the front suspension/control arms, air bag Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM), electrical radio chime software, steering column assembly, tire placard labels, and seat belt pretensioners. These recalls are documented in NHTSA records and many have specific corrective actions performed free of charge at authorized Chevrolet dealers.
How do I check if my 2015 Chevrolet Trax has an open recall?
You can check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for official recall status or bring the vehicle to our service team and we will check for free. To have us verify your VIN and book a visit, please schedule service and our factory-trained technicians will confirm open recalls at no charge. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues can also check recalls by phone or at the service drive and advise on next steps.
How much does a 2015 Chevrolet Trax recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax are free of charge to the vehicle owner when performed under the recall campaign. Costs are covered by General Motors for the specific recall remedy; Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues performs these services using OEM parts and factory diagnostic tools at no cost for the recall repair itself. If you need additional non-recall repairs we offer transparent estimates and service financing so you can get service now and pay later; ask our advisors about financing options when you schedule service.
Can I get my 2015 Chevrolet Trax recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be completed by a facility authorized by the vehicle maker to ensure the correct parts, software and warranty handling; a certified franchise dealership like Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues is the recommended location. While some independent shops may perform certain repairs, manufacturer recalls are best handled at an authorized Chevrolet dealer so OEM parts, reprogramming, and SDM replacements follow GM requirements and remain documented. To arrange a dealer recall repair with factory-trained technicians, please schedule appointment; also check our current service specials when you book.
How long does a 2015 Chevrolet Trax recall repair take?
Repair times vary by recall: most software reflashes or label replacements take under an hour, while inspections and component replacements (for example front lower-control arms or steering column assembly) may take longer depending on parts availability. When you schedule service, our service advisors provide an estimated turn time and will contact you if parts need to be ordered. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues prioritizes safety repairs and can often accommodate same-week appointments for recall work.
Does an open recall affect my 2015 Chevrolet Trax's trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can negatively impact trade-in and resale value because many dealers and buyers check NHTSA records before purchase. Resolving recalls at an authorized dealer protects your vehicle's value and demonstrates documented manufacturer compliance; use our online trade tool to get an updated appraisal once recalls are cleared at sell your car online. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues will provide documentation after completion so prospective buyers or dealers see the recall work was completed by factory-certified technicians.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2015 Chevrolet Trax recall?
Most recalls do not automatically fail a state inspection, but certain safety-related defects—like steering loss or air bag non-deployment risks—can lead to failed inspections or safety concerns during an inspection process. Because recalls address safety defects (for example, potential failure of the SDM or partial separation of a lower-control arm), we strongly recommend having recall repairs completed promptly to avoid safety and regulatory issues. To avoid inspection or insurance complications, schedule service with our certified technicians and ask about service financing if you need assistance.
2015 Chevrolet Trax Recall Summary
These entries reflect NHTSA-recorded recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. There are 19 recall records in NHTSA data affecting this model; Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues in Jacksonville, FL performs all manufacturer recall repairs free of charge. To protect safety and value, please schedule service online or contact our service team for assistance.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

The 2015 Chevrolet Trax has recalls that involve safety-critical components such as the front lower-control arm welds and the Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) that controls air bag and pretensioner deployment. If a lower-control arm joint separates, a front wheel can toe outward and affect steering and vehicle control, increasing crash risk; if the SDM software is incorrect or the module remains in manufacturing mode, front air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy when needed, raising the risk of injury. We urge owners to treat these recalls as urgent safety actions — ignoring them may increase risk on the road, affect insurance claims after a crash, and harm resale value. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues employs factory-trained technicians who use OEM diagnostic tools and GM-approved repair procedures to resolve these issues. All recall repairs are performed free of charge under the manufacturer program. To protect your safety, please schedule service today and review our current service specials if you have additional maintenance needs.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues is an authorized Chevrolet franchise dealer in Jacksonville, FL, staffed with factory-trained technicians certified to perform recall repairs on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. Our service department uses OEM parts and GM diagnostic systems to ensure recall remedies meet manufacturer specifications and maintain your vehicle's warranty and safety integrity. Residents of Jacksonville and nearby communities including Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park and St. Augustine rely on our trained technicians for accurate repairs and clear documentation. Because recalls are manufacturer-funded, the corrective work is completed at no cost to you; we also offer service financing for other maintenance so you can get necessary work done now and pay later. Bring your 2015 Chevrolet Trax to Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues to ensure recall work is handled properly, quickly, and with full GM compliance. To book, please schedule service and ask our advisors about current service specials.

Next Steps for Owners

Start by checking your VIN on NHTSA.gov or bring your 2015 Chevrolet Trax to our service lane and we will verify open recalls at no charge. When you arrive, our advisors will inspect the vehicle for recall applicability, explain the specific remedy—such as SDM reprogramming, steering column inspection and replacement, lower-control arm inspection or replacement, radio software updates, or corrected tire placard labels—and provide an estimated completion time. Many software updates and label replacements take under an hour, while structural or component replacements depend on parts availability. Since recall repairs are free, scheduling is the only step required to secure the manufacturer remedy; please schedule appointment online or by phone. We also post rotating service specials and offer service financing to help with any non-recall maintenance you choose to perform at the same visit.

Protect Your Vehicle Value

Unresolved recall items on a 2015 Chevrolet Trax can reduce trade-in offers and complicate private sales because many buyers and dealers consult NHTSA records before closing a deal. Completing recall repairs at an authorized Chevrolet dealer like Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues provides documented proof that manufacturer-mandated safety work was completed using OEM parts, which helps preserve resale and trade-in value. After repairs are finished, we provide official paperwork showing the recall remedies were performed at an authorized facility — a useful asset when selling or trading your vehicle. Use our online trade-in tool at sell your car online after recalls are cleared, and discuss any additional appraisal questions with our staff when you book a visit to schedule service. We also accept vehicles for multi-point inspections so you can present a fully documented history to potential buyers or dealers.
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Recall Summary

19 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Front Suspension

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, 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 A192261870.

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Front Suspension1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, 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 A192261870.

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Air Bag4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have rec

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

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Electrical4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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Label1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Ve

Consequence

If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected label, free of charge. The recall April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15166.

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Steering1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.

Consequence

The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.

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Seat Belt2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnos

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

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Suspension1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, 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 A192261870.

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Control Arm5
FREE5 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.

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