2019 Chevrolet Trax Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

34Engine complaints

25.8%Of all 132 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE34 · 25.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 16.7%

Unspecified / other21 · 15.9%

SUSPENSION19 · 14.4%

STEERING15 · 11.4%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax overview page.

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

“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

“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

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax: 34 of 132 complaints on file (25.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.