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2019 Chevrolet Trax

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 94.

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

53 reports with mileage · 81 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports

Structure complaints

6 reports
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Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 2023
SeatsStructureVehicle Speed Control

Water has been pooling in the wheel well under trunk of my car undetected due to the covering overlap. Water has been leaking due to the rain from outside in. My back seats were wet, my spare tire was flooded, and a smell has began to set in my car. My cars speed has been slower to increase which can put my response time to dang…

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Water has been pooling in the wheel well under trunk of my car undetected due to the covering overlap. Water has been leaking due to the rain from outside in. My back seats were wet, my spare tire was flooded, and a smell has began to set in my car. My cars speed has been slower to increase which can put my response time to dangerous situations slower. I have an appointment on the 10th of January to have my car looked at and I have began a claim with Chevrolet. No warning signs were made present. I had cleaned out a few gallons of water from my trunk last night and again this morning my car was filling up with water due to the rainy season. This website is not letting me upload files.

NHTSA ODI #11561210

Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2023
EngineStructureVehicle Speed Control

Numerous problems with engine overheating light coming on, leaking coolant, going up hill, car hesitate, car shakes at times.

NHTSA ODI #11531703

Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2021
Service BrakesStructureSuspension

MY CAR SMELLS LIKE A STRONG FUME THAT IS WANTING TO KNOCK ME OUT. I PHARMACY SOMETHING IN THE CAR THAT WAS WRAPPED IN FOIL AND THE FOIL STARTED CRACKLING. SINCE THEN IT LOOKS LIKE MY CAR IS PULLING APART, AND THE SUSPENSIONS SHOCKS HAVE GONE OUT. WHEN MAKING TURN IT COMES OFF AS IF THE CAR IS GOING TO BUCKLE UNDER ME.

NHTSA ODI #11404745

13 miles · Sep 27, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringStructure

BEEN AT SHOP 4 TIMES FOR STEERING PROBLEM. CAN'T KEEP CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT

NHTSA ODI #11258573

15 miles · Sep 21, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringStructure

BOUGHT CAR ON 7-26-2019. CAR DRIFTING OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT BACK DOORS DON'T SHUT FLUSH WATER LEAKS .CAR IN SHOP 7-27-2019. NO FIX PROBLEM STILL THE SAME. BACK IN SHOP 8-5-2019 TO 8-8-2019. NO IMPROVEMENT . TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP ON 9-5-2019 TO 9-12-2019.FOUND DOOR MOLDING BAD REPLACED THEM . DOORS STILL NOT FLUSH. …

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BOUGHT CAR ON 7-26-2019. CAR DRIFTING OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT BACK DOORS DON'T SHUT FLUSH WATER LEAKS .CAR IN SHOP 7-27-2019. NO FIX PROBLEM STILL THE SAME. BACK IN SHOP 8-5-2019 TO 8-8-2019. NO IMPROVEMENT . TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP ON 9-5-2019 TO 9-12-2019.FOUND DOOR MOLDING BAD REPLACED THEM . DOORS STILL NOT FLUSH. CAR IS STILL PULLING OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. GOING BACK IN SHOP ON 9-23-2019 FOR SAME PROBLEM WATER LEAKS HAPPEN WHILE SITTING STILL PULLING HAPPENS ALL THE TIME NO IMPROVEMENT

NHTSA ODI #11257072

15 miles · Sep 16, 2019
SteeringStructureUnknown Or Other

BOUGHT CAR ON 6-26-2019 . WHILE DRIVING IN CITY GOING SLOW SEEMED FINE. GOT ON FREEWAY CAR PULLING OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD , HAVE TO HOLD CONSISTENT HOLD TO THE LEFT ON STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. CALLED SALESMAN THAT NIGHT ,WAS TOLD TO BRING CAR BACK NEXT MORNING. GOT THERE 9:00 AM 7-27-2019 . THEY TOOK IT BACK AND MADE ME WA…

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BOUGHT CAR ON 6-26-2019 . WHILE DRIVING IN CITY GOING SLOW SEEMED FINE. GOT ON FREEWAY CAR PULLING OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD , HAVE TO HOLD CONSISTENT HOLD TO THE LEFT ON STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. CALLED SALESMAN THAT NIGHT ,WAS TOLD TO BRING CAR BACK NEXT MORNING. GOT THERE 9:00 AM 7-27-2019 . THEY TOOK IT BACK AND MADE ME WAIT . THEY SAID THEY REALIGNED IT AND ROTATED TIRES. SAID TO DRIVE IT 500 MILES AND SEE IF IT GETS BETTER. DROVE 500 MILES NO CHANGE. TOOK IT BACK ON 7-5-2019. DEALERSHIP KEPT IT 4 DAYS. SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT AND SAID IT WAS ROAD CROWN. TOOK IT HOME NO CHANGE. TOOK IT TO TIRE DISCOUNTERS ON 8-16+2019 . CONFIRMED PULLING TO RIGHT. SAID ALIGNMENT IS GOOD BUT STILL HAS PULL TO RIGHT. TOOK IT TO JERRY HAGGS GM DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO CHECK IT. ALL THIS TIME THE BACK DOORS DON'T SHUT FLUSH AND THE SEALS LEAK THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE DOORS THE CAR IS NOW AT MIKE CASTUCCI GM DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD OHIO IT'S BEEN THERE SINCE 9-5-2019. THEY ARE TRYING TO REPLACE THE BACK DOOR SEALS TO TRY TO FLUSH DOORS WITH THE BODY BUT HASN'T CHECKED FRONT END YET. YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT WITH A CONSTANT TUG. DRIVING IN RAIN IS WORSE . HAVEN'T OWNED CAR LONG ENOUGH TO SEE WHAT SNOW IS LIKE. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY DURING A RAIN STORM WHEN DOORS LEAKED. CAR CONSTANTLY DRIFTS RIGHT WHILE DRIVING SPEED LIMIT.

NHTSA ODI #11255690

Official recalls

2

19V312000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Apr 18, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

18V774000 · Air Bags; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

Nov 1, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

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Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

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.

Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Air Bags

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.

Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.