2019 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.

20182020
Complaints
187
per 10K Sold
16.0
US Sales
116,817
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:15,507 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#222 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:34,971 mi
Crash-related:1
#319 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:9,284 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.

Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
15,507
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,971
Suspension Failures
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
9,284
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,168
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
14,113
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
322
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,870
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Interlock/Lockout
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor:Resistor/Speed Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Trax

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~112,970 vehicles.

19V312000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
~112,958 affected

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.

18V774000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · Airbags
~12 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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2019 Chevrolet Trax — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Chevrolet Trax has 187 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 15,507 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 34,971 mi); Suspension Failures (19 complaints, avg 9,284 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,877 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax include 12 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 112,970 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trax reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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