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2019 Chevrolet Trax

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
28
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints132
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Chevrolet Trax

2 recalls
132 complaints
28 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
132
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V312000high

    Suspension issue

    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.

  • 18V774000high

    Airbag system issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

132 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

132
Total
9
Crashes
2
Fires
8
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE43
  • ELECTRICAL15
  • OTHER15
  • SUSPENSION15
  • BRAKES14

Notable Issues

132 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 8 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)43
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)15
miscellaneous issues15

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S6)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

26

City

31

Hwy

28

Comb

Annual cost
$2,150
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Chevrolet Trax problems

915 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 19V312000

    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.

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V774000

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