Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, the most recent reported on April 18, 2019 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (37 complaints), followed by electrical system (25).

How many 2019 Chevrolet Trax complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 136 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls and problems

2 recalls and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.

recalls

136

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint

NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · reported April 18, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 112,958 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 18V774000 · reported November 1, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 12 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine37
Electrical system25
Unknown or other21
Suspension19
Steering16
Service brakes13
Power train11
Fuel/propulsion system9
Vehicle speed control8
Wheels8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 18, 2026 · Engine
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, coolant leaks, oil…

Oct 2, 2026 · Engine
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 Chevy says just…

Sep 11, 2026 · Engine
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 again. The priced…

Aug 12, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 72,400 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was replaced twice. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure associated with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired…

Jul 11, 2026 · Engine
I have 36400 miles on my vehicle. It has been to dealer for service as per maintenance manual On Monday the water pump blew. The oil covers blew. They are not even scheduled to be inspected until 60000 Miles I now have a 1800 bill. Service man said these things happen. They don’t make them like they used to. WHAT In…

Trax model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	5	120	9	2
2017	3	114	10	3
2018	2	102	2	2
2019	2	136	9	2
2020	0	98	5	2
2021	0	25	5	1
2022	0	9	1	0

Across all years, the 2024 Trax has the most complaints (180). All Chevrolet Trax years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, the most recent reported on April 18, 2019 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?: Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (37 complaints), followed by electrical system (25).
How many 2019 Chevrolet Trax complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 136 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.