This page covers 2 recalls, 131 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.
26–28 mpg combined
8.4–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax draws the most complaints around the engine, suspension, and electrical system. On the engine side, owners frequently report turbocharger failure, typically described as a loss of boost that caps the vehicle's top speed around 40–45 mph, often accompanied by a P0299 code. Several owners note the turbo gave out well before 100,000 miles. Suspension complaints center on the electric power steering behaving erratically in cold weather, with some owners describing the steering wheel locking up or failing to self-center after turns until the cabin warms up, a pattern that shows up repeatedly in cold-climate reports. Electrical complaints are more scattered but include check engine light cycling on and off alongside intermittent power loss that dealers struggled to reproduce. A single report mentions airbags not deploying during a collision despite the seatbelt pretensioners activating, though that appears isolated rather than a recurring theme.
131
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax has 2 recalls, the most serious being a front lower control arm that can partially separate from the vehicle, causing a front wheel to angle outward and making the car difficult or impossible to steer.
The airbag control module on some vehicles may have been left in a manufacturing mode that prevents the airbags from deploying in a crash, leaving occupants without that protection if a collision occurs.
At a glance
What can fail
A weld joint in one or both front lower-control arms may be defective, causing it to break and partially separate the control arm from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace both front lower-control arms as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The Sensing Diagnostic Module may be stuck in manufacturing mode, which prevents airbags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Sensing Diagnostic Module to normal operating mode at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
