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2019 Chevrolet Trax Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
132Complaints
2Recalls
9Crashes
2Fires
8Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (25.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Engine complaints here are 2.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine34 · 25.8%No official action
Electrical System22 · 16.7%No official action
Suspension19 · 14.4%RecalledRecall 19V312000
Steering15 · 11.4%No official action
Service Brakes13 · 9.8%No official action
Power Train9 · 6.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE34 · 25.8%
Unspecified / other21 · 15.9%
SUSPENSION19 · 14.4%
STEERING15 · 11.4%
SERVICE BRAKES13 · 9.8%
POWER TRAIN9 · 6.8%
WHEELS8 · 6.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 6.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 · 6.1%

Percentages are the share of the 132 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · 2019 · reported 04/18/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 18V774000 · 2018 · reported 11/01/2018

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“2 years ago, my mother, previous owner, replaced water pump with dealership in Colorado. The car was around 2.5 years old. And less than 30,000…”NHTSA complaint 11590753 — filed 05/25/2024 · ENGINE
“Numerous problems with engine overheating light coming on, leaking coolant, going up hill, car hesitate, car shakes at times.”NHTSA complaint 11531703 — filed 07/11/2023 · ENGINE
“The issues with the car happen when attempting to go over 40mph. After maybe 10-15min of driving, if attempting to go over 40mph, the car…”NHTSA complaint 11522522 — filed 05/17/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 34 of 132 NHTSA complaints (25.8%), followed by electrical system (22), unspecified/other issues (21), suspension (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V312000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.