NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, describing incidents dated November 19, 2018 to July 7, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 42 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11771894 · Filed
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…
ODI #11768505 · Filed
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…
ODI #11763523 · Filed
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…
Lower-Control Arm May Separate From Vehicle
NHTSA #19V312000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported April 18, 2019 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 112,958 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign A182202370 · Owners notified June 14, 2019 · Vehicles built July 1, 2017 – April 4, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bags may not Deploy Due to Incorrect Setting
NHTSA #18V774000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 2018 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 18365 · Owners notified November 6, 2018 · Vehicles built August 23, 2018 – September 2, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Chevrolet Trax model years
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