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2019 Chevrolet Trax engine problems

37 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax cite engine, 27% of all 136 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
37
27% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the engine

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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
“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 and Chevy says just buy a new car. . Why don't they care they are making faulty engines that endanger peoples lives and don't last 80,000 miles . I have spent over $1000 placing parts the app said it needed and paying gm to run the codes is $200 a piece.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 2, 2026EngineODI 11768505
“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
“I have 36400 miles on my vehicle. It has been to dealer for service as per maintenance manual On Monday the water pump blew. The oil covers blew. They are not even scheduled to be inspected until 60000 Miles I now have a 1800 bill. Service man said these things happen. They don’t make them like they used to. WHAT In 2022 the whole radiator system had to be replaced at 26000 miles Tuesday while taking the car to dealership not knowing what was wrong I broke down on the 405freeway during rush hour. Horrible experience. I told service man to make sure this wouldn’t happen to me driving home. All he said was you’ll be fine I asked if he was going to be checking the belts hoses etc. connected to the water pump. He said no. That’ll be more money. Please help.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 11, 2026EngineODI 11749773
“At roughly 90,000 miles, the turboboost charger went out in this vehicle and needed to be replaced. After speaking with my mechanic and other Chevy owners, it is a common issue in these vehicles, with many needing to be replaced well before the 90,000 mile mark that I hit.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026EngineODI 11719015
“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

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

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