repaired · 2020 Q4
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. 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…
2019 Chevrolet TraxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 136 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-774 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Trax has problems
136 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Engine2 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
16Steering1 crash/fire/injury
13Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel/propulsion system
8Wheels
8Vehicle speed control
3011 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 1 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 4 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 30 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Trax year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trax median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Chevrolet Trax safety ratings
2019 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Trax owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car started have turbo problems 2024. While driving, something disconnected, I heard and felt something fall off under my car and it had no power. I was about 5miles from home. It was the turbocharge that broke and fell off while I was driving! Nothing but problems. -engine and overheating,…
The chevy trax has a faulty turbo system. There are so many problems, including accelerating without pressing the gas and stalling when pushing the gas. It is a huge safety issues that is occuring in most trax. Why isnt chevy doing something about it? Their dearlships want over 3500 to repair it…
11/8/24 and 8/13/26. The turbo and engine has went out. Engine light came on. the engine reduced power and it shut off, while I was driving on interstate. Also had water coolant leak as well. Talk to dealership and was able to get it fixed the first time. The 2nd time, the same exact issues…
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