2019 Chevrolet TRAX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
133 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 53 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 133 complaints (25.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 14 | 10.5% |
| Braking behavior | 13 | 9.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 34 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
Engine: 34; Electrical System: 22; Unknown Or Other: 21; Suspension: 19; Steering: 15; Service Brakes: 13; Power Train: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 32 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 32; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (32). 80 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2018: 1; 2019: 33; 2020: 12; 2021: 10; 2022: 17; 2023: 18; 2024: 12; 2025: 18; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11171048 · 2019-01-20 (January 20, 2019)
BOUGHT CAR 4 DAYS AGO. STEERING PULLED TO LEFT. WAS ASSURED IT JUST NEEDED ALIGNMENT. NEXT DAY, DEALERSHIP DID A BOTCHED ALIGNMENT (GOT SECOND OPTION AND RE-DO AT BELLE TIRE, PROVING MY SUSPICIONS). ISSUE STILL HAPPENING. CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT' AND I FEEL LIKE I AM IN A DEATHTRAP. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT I DO IT CONTINUALLY WANTS TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. STEERING WHEEL STIFF TURNING LEFT AND LOOSE ON RIGHT. MUST KEEP STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT EVEN WHEN ON CURVED ROADS THAT TURN LEFTWARD. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS CAR WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11171048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205985 · 2019-05-07 (May 7, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-60 MPH. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT STRUGGLED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT MANAGED TO REGAIN CONTROL TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEW SMYRNA BEACH CHEVROLET (2375 FL-44, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TEST COULD NOT READ THE CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DEALER TRIED TO KEEP AND SELL THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11153315 · 2018-11-23 (November 23, 2018)
I HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THIS CAR TO NOT STOP ON ME ON TWO OCCASIONS . ONCE IN A PARKING SPOT, AND ONCE WHEN I APPROACHED A BUSY INTERSECTION ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. IT MADE A GRIND G NOISE, SKIED AND JUST WOULD NOT STOP. I HAD TO THROW THE CAR OUT OF DRIVE TO GET IT TO STOP. THE DEALERSHIP PLILIPS CHEVROLET IS SAYING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DID NOT DETECT A PROBLEM. S I JUST IMAGINED THE TERRIFYING ORDEALS THAT I ENCOUNTERED. I NOW HAVE TO GO BACK AND GET THIS CAR AND DRIVE IT BRILL…
Owner-reported narrative. 365 miles reported. Look up ODI 11153315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222919 · 2019-06-27 (June 27, 2019)
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRUCK WENT HARD RIGHT WHILE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS IN STRAIGHT POSITION. I ASKED MY PASSENGER DID YOU FEEL THAT . THEY SAID YES .IT WAS VERY SCARY AND HAPPENS VERY SPORADIC.ALSO THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE SOME TIMEY WITH STOPPING EFFICIENTLY, LIKE YOU EITHER STOP TOO QUICK OR NOT FAST ENOUGH. I'M NOT SURE WHY MY VIN HAS NOT APPEARED IN THIS RECALL WHEN CLEARLY MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUES AND WITHIN THE MAKE MODEL AND YEAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11404677 · 2021-03-24 (March 24, 2021)
FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAVE HAVE ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. BLUETOOTH RINGING, SCREENS BLACKING OUT, LOCKS UNLOCKING AND LOCKING ALONG WITH CAR STALLING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11404677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11470118 · 2022-06-20 (June 20, 2022)
I was driving and all of a sudden my touch screen went black and i couldn't turn my stereo down or off. I even pulled over, shut the car off and opened the door to cut the power and it still would not go off. It was very distracting while driving because i didn't know what was wrong. I was panicking that it may be an electrical issue and was afraid my car would catch fire. It has gone out on me once in awhile for a few seconds since 2020 but i didn't think much of it. The backup camera still worked and the reception would cut out in dead s…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11470118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11301855 · 2020-01-25 (January 25, 2020)
CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLANT LINES LEAKING, TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY, AND ALSO THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, MAKING IT HARD TO STOP AT RED LIGHTS, AND IN PANIC STOPS, LIKE MY SON HAD RECENTLY CAUSING A MINOR PARKING LOT ACCIDENT, WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,509 miles reported. Look up ODI 11301855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483293 · 2022-09-07 (September 7, 2022)
A/C stopped working suddenly; instrument panel cluster not showing anything- looks like something is shorted out; usb ports hot to touch Diagnosed at Chevy Dealership: A/C hose from condenser to compressor has melted completely, as the hose was lying ON the transmission. Clips to hold hose away from engine parts is missing Instrument panel cluster needs a new circuit board and new USB ports Safety: PA has had the hottest days and I had no A/C Odomoter/tire pressure/oil percentage not readable as instrument panel cluster is not on. Ever
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11568169 · 2024-01-27 (January 27, 2024)
P2138 Throttle/pedal Position Sensor/switch "D"/"E" Voltage Correlation loss of power on the vehicle , gas peedle has been replaced , proplem persits his condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a predetermined value for more than a calibrated period of time, setting P2138."
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11568169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11536880 · 2023-08-07 (August 7, 2023)
Design flaw turbo returns too close to exhaust manifold plastic tube melted turbo burned out due to oil leakage to to dealership to make diagnostic and they could not find anything .oil started leaking after my second oil change . Oil has run all the way to the fuel tank can cause a fire . Do I need to pay for this or a dealer issue
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11536880 at NHTSA ↗