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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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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

What owners actually said

134 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2021
Suspension

We purchased the vehicle June 1, 2021. We started hearing a popping noise when being driven. Sometimes it was often and sometimes every now and then. The trax is in the shop as of now. We were told there was a crack in the frame. They said they would weld the area, but it would take time. Car had to be taken apart piece by piece…

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We purchased the vehicle June 1, 2021. We started hearing a popping noise when being driven. Sometimes it was often and sometimes every now and then. The trax is in the shop as of now. We were told there was a crack in the frame. They said they would weld the area, but it would take time. Car had to be taken apart piece by piece. I asked them what would cause the problem. I was told it was when the car was turned sharply. I have talked to several people and I was told that did not sound right. A sharp turn should not make the frame crack. I wanted the frame changed. They said they would weld it and it supposedly be good as new. I do not feel comfortable driving a vehicle with a welded frame. I think it is a safety risk for me or anyone else to drive it. This our only car we have. They weren't even going to give me a loaner car to use until I made some calls and finally got one. They car is a 2019 and has less than 20,000 miles on it. I don't think this problem should have happened on a car this new.

NHTSA ODI #11427196

8,200 miles · Jun 4, 2021
Service BrakesCrash

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, and to bring …

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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, and to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact proceeded and came to a stop when it crashed into the vehicle in the front rear and airbags did not deploy. Seat belts did not lock up. The vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic. However, the mechanic did not provide the contact a diagnostic for the brake system failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 8,200.

NHTSA ODI #11419641

41,389 miles · May 3, 2021
Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PIN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FRACTURED AND WAS UNABLE TO SECURE AN OCCUPANT WHILE SEATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMP CHEVROLET CADILLAC (101 E MONTGOMERY AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99207, (509) 456-7890) HOWEVER, THE VEHI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PIN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FRACTURED AND WAS UNABLE TO SECURE AN OCCUPANT WHILE SEATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMP CHEVROLET CADILLAC (101 E MONTGOMERY AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99207, (509) 456-7890) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,389. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11414926

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

Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2021
Electrical System

FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAVE HAVE ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. BLUETOOTH RINGING, SCREENS BLACKING OUT, LOCKS UNLOCKING AND LOCKING ALONG WITH CAR STALLING

NHTSA ODI #11404677

Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2021
Electrical System

ITS SHUT OFF ON ME TWICE. NOW THE RADIO HAS SHUT DOWN BLANK SCREEN. CAME BACK UP AFTER HOUR DRIVING AND SHUT THE CAR DOWN IT CAME BACK UP BUT ITS NOT CLEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11397500

24,000 miles · Feb 15, 2021
Wheels

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 REPLACIN…

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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 REPLACING MY TIRES ON MY WONDERFUL TEAS. PLEASE HELP GET THIS GOING. THE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE TO REALLY DRIVE AND BE ON THE ROAD. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR SO I WOULD BE SAFE.

NHTSA ODI #11396382

Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2021
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

VEHICLE MAKES A CHIRPING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED NOT MOVING. ONLY HAS 9,000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI #11389538

25,687 miles · Dec 10, 2020
Suspension

MY 2019 CHEVY TRAX BOTH STRUT MOUNTS ARE BROKEN ON THE FRONT, THE CAR IS THREE YEARS OLD THIS IS TO YOUNG OF A CAR TO ALREADY HAVE THOSE ISSUES. AND BOTH SIDES.

NHTSA ODI #11382952

220 miles · Dec 7, 2020
EngineWheels

THE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT ON THEM CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR, TIRES ARE NEW AND WHEN I TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER THEY REFUSE TO CHANGE THEM. I REFUSE TO BUY ANOTHER SET DUE TO I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ON A CAR THAT I REALLY DIDN'T WANT. THE ENGINE IS NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN A SPEED AT 70MPH IT SURGES

NHTSA ODI #11378252

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

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