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2019 Chevrolet Trax

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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

53 reports with mileage · 81 unknown

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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

Suspension complaints

19 reports
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300 miles · Aug 1, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE C…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK, BUT NEVER DID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATING AND COOLING COMPONENTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND IT TOOK AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COOL OR HEAT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE ACCESSORIES WOULD NOT CHARGE HER DEVICES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

NHTSA ODI #11241062

Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DENOOYER CHEVROLET (5800 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009, (269) 743-0134) WAS CONTACTED AND…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DENOOYER CHEVROLET (5800 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009, (269) 743-0134) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11229610

Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DENECKER CHEVROLET (510 US-7, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753) CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DENECKER CHEVROLET (510 US-7, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753) CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11228626

2,500 miles · Jun 27, 2019
Service BrakesSuspensionWheels

WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRUCK WENT HARD RIGHT WHILE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS IN STRAIGHT POSITION. I ASKED MY PASSENGER DID YOU FEEL THAT . THEY SAID YES .IT WAS VERY SCARY AND HAPPENS VERY SPORADIC.ALSO THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE SOME TIMEY WITH STOPPING EFFICIENTLY, LIKE YOU EITHER STOP TOO QUICK OR NOT FAST ENOUGH. I'M NOT SURE WHY …

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WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRUCK WENT HARD RIGHT WHILE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS IN STRAIGHT POSITION. I ASKED MY PASSENGER DID YOU FEEL THAT . THEY SAID YES .IT WAS VERY SCARY AND HAPPENS VERY SPORADIC.ALSO THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE SOME TIMEY WITH STOPPING EFFICIENTLY, LIKE YOU EITHER STOP TOO QUICK OR NOT FAST ENOUGH. I'M NOT SURE WHY MY VIN HAS NOT APPEARED IN THIS RECALL WHEN CLEARLY MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUES AND WITHIN THE MAKE MODEL AND YEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11222919

Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED COX CHEVROLET AT 941-749-2699 (LOCATED AT 2900 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL 34207) AND INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS N…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED COX CHEVROLET AT 941-749-2699 (LOCATED AT 2900 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL 34207) AND INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11222419

Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LASORSA CHEVROLET BUICK (3510 WEBSTER AVE, BRONX, NY 10467, (347) 614-1457) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRM…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LASORSA CHEVROLET BUICK (3510 WEBSTER AVE, BRONX, NY 10467, (347) 614-1457) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11221042

Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2019
Suspension

2019 CHEVY TRAX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GM CONTROL ARMS RECALL A182202370 AND REQUEST TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS

NHTSA ODI #11217953

Mileage unknown · May 22, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM TC CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2045 ROGUE VALLEY HWY 99 N, ASHLAND, OR 97520, (541) 201-8698), BUT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT BECAUSE THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM TC CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2045 ROGUE VALLEY HWY 99 N, ASHLAND, OR 97520, (541) 201-8698), BUT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT BECAUSE THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 9-1599538349-9-524657225. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11209184

Mileage unknown · May 1, 2019
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (318 GRANT AVE, AUBURN, NY 13021, (315) 258-2000) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #11204934

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.