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2019 Chevrolet Trax
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 136
- Received Nov 2018 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own8 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tires blow out or tread separates7 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed7 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V312000General 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.
- Recall #18V774000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Check engine light comes on repeatedlyFirst signal: Nov 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 2 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 12 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
1 more problem
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 15 |
| Total | 136 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 8 | 5.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 5.1% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 5.1% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 7 | 5.1% | 3.9× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 4.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 3.7% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 5 | 3.7% | 6.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 2.2% | – | NHTSA recall #18V774000 |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 3 | 2.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V312000April 18, 2019112,958 vehicles affected
suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V774000November 1, 201812 vehicles affected
air bags; 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.
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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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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