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2019 Chevrolet Trax Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 50,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Trax model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Trax problems
Engine
42 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a blanket for the front of the vehicle but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated dramatically. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken…
Electrical
25 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, he stopped at his mailbox and inadvertently left his key fob and keys at the mailbox. The contact stated he was able to drive to run several errands however, after stopping and turning off the vehicle, he realized that he…
Went to dealership for oil change. Told to pull car up into bay. When turning car back on the dashboard lite up claiming issue with power effecting steering and brakes. They performed a diagnostic test and found no issue. Told me if it happens again let them know and I should pull over to the side of the road, with my…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
Purchased 2019 Chevrolet Trax new in july. Has only 5,734 miles on it. It is december 2 and just found out the heater does not work. Took it to dealership. Dealer said heater case was bad and needed two parts to fix, but the parts are on back-order and should take 3-4 weeks to come in. Internet search revealed many…
In the 2nd maintenance of the vehicle at the authorized dealer they informed me of a recall on the front train, after this the vehicle has presented different incidents, from different sounds to higher fuel consumption, it does not respond in the same way when accelerating, the guide vibrates and it doesn't stop the…
Suspension
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles.
I leased a 2019 chevy Trax in jan on this year, had about 8,000 miles on it last month when the lower control arm failed while my wife was driving it. There is recall for previous years but not my vehicle for the lower control arm. Long story short, I filed an inquiry case with gm to which they said the accident…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over bumps, the vehicle emitted squeaky sounds. The contact stated that as she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle pulled towards to the right and hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
Steering
16 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated while driving between 40-60 MPH. Also, the vehicle wobbled and hesitated. The contact struggled with the steering wheel, but managed to regain control to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to new smyrna beach Chevrolet…
Went to dealership for oil change. Told to pull car up into bay. When turning car back on the dashboard lite up claiming issue with power effecting steering and brakes. They performed a diagnostic test and found no issue. Told me if it happens again let them know and I should pull over to the side of the road, with my…
Brakes
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. While operating the vehicle, the service brake indicator illuminated and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard while attempting to stop. The vehicle was taken to homewood Chevrolet (18033 halstead st, homewood, il) where it was diagnosed that the brake line had become…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the brakes failed. When the contact drove at 30 MPH, the vehicle in front of the contact made a sudden stop for a vehicle that was making a left turn. The contact engaged the brake pedal and the brake pedal failed to move down to slow the vehicle down…
Transmission
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was making a left turn, the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that his wife shifted into reverse(r) and attempted to turn and was able to execute the turn the second time. The contact stated that there were no warning light…
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, tread/belt.
I was driving down the the highway and without any notice the tire blew out. After inspection of the tire I noticed the inner wall of the tire had exploded. There were no sharp objects and appeared to be a spontaneous blow out.
I have less than 24;000 miles and my front driver side tire is almost bare and passenger front is not much better. I went to see about warranty and you only warranty it for 7500 miles now the tires that are on it are discontinued and can't get now what's!? Can't afford 4 new tires. I think chevy should help me with…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls
Suspension: 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 steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 14, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is a182202370.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18365.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 buick encore, chevrolet spark, traverse, and trax vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (sdm) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (42 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); electrical (25 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); other or unspecified (21 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 18, 2019 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Trax?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Trax model year since 2000, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.