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2019 Chevrolet Trax problems

Owners filed 136 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA between Nov 2018 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (37).

Complaints
136
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
9
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine37
  2. Electrical system25
  3. Suspension19
  4. Steering16
  5. Service brakes13
  6. Power train11
  7. Fuel/propulsion system9
  8. Vehicle speed control8
  9. Wheels8
  10. Structure6
  11. Engine and engine cooling5
  12. Air bags4
  13. Equipment3
  14. Visibility2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20181
201933
202012
202110
202217
202318
202412
202518
202615

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

37 reports1 crash1 fire
“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, coolant leaks, oil leaks, air-conditioned wasn't working properly! I spent over $8000 on repairs for a car that's 7 years old! I dont have that kind of money! What happened to Chevrolet??? They lost a long time customer!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2026Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11771894

Electrical system

25 reports1 crash
“The turbocharger gave code P0299 then more extensive look when you try to increase speed the turbo will not boost to allow you to go. 40-45 miles is the highest you can go . Dealership said there we complaints and recalls. The recalls are for 2017 and 2018 chevy trax. 2019 having the same issue..”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11719108

Suspension

19 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“Ball joint on front drivers side apparently broke...vehicle at a dealership now to determine if the weld is bad or what the issue is. I was simply turning into the driveway when the car came to a sudden stop due to wheel rotating 80*. Tow truck driver stated he had seen this happen with this exact yr and model of Trax. He mentioned a man had his vehicle 1 week and this very same issue had occurred. I did find recalls concerning this make and model however my vehicle did not apply...i would very much like this issue to be investigated to be sure the recall does not need to be amended for additional vehicles. This incident could have been catastrophic if it would have occurred just a few minutes before at regular speed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 7, 2022Wheels, SuspensionODI 11496413

Steering

16 reports1 crash
“While driving the car the start loosing power and attempts to shut down, other time the steering wheel locks up up and im unable to turn steering wheel. The check engine light comes on and turns off. The dealer/ Car repair shop has been unable to reproduce issue and unable tell me what this issue is. No accident has resulted from this as of yet. But car has some kind of malfuctioning issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 13, 2026Steering, Power trainODI 11737520

Service brakes

13 reports4 crashes
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not immediately stop, and the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that the rear braking system had malfunctioned and did not properly activate while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that rear brake calipers were inoperable. The rear brake calipers were oiled but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 1, 2024Service brakesODI 11586266

Power train

11 reports1 fire
“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 happened again. The priced was way higher, even with the same issues”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 11, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11763523
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.