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Owner report · 2019 model year

2019 Chevrolet Trax

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 42 of 136 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 102 in 2018 to 136 in 2019.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
136
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,200–$2,400
Combined MPG
26–28

Complaints by model year

  1. 1142017
  2. 1022018
  3. 1362019
  4. 982020
  5. 252021

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine42 (31%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (19%)
  3. Electrical25 (18%)
  4. Other24 (18%)
  5. Brakes16 (12%)
  6. Steering16 (12%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2019: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20172018201920202021vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,200–2,3002,200–2,3002,200–2,4002,200–2,4002,200–2,400
Combined MPG27–2827–2826–2826–2826–28
City / Highway MPG24–25 / 30–3324–25 / 30–3324–26 / 29–3124–26 / 29–3123–26 / 29–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)313–334313–335316–344316–344316–344
Complaints filed1141021369825Not compared
Recalls issued32200Not compared
Crash-involved complaints102955Not compared
Fire-involved complaints32221Not compared
Injuries reported52854Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared11112

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?

Engine: 42 of 136 NHTSA complaints (31%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax get?

EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Trax?

EPA estimates $2,200–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S6)41.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD26 mpg (high)31 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)$2,200 (low)316 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S6)41.4LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD24 mpg (low)29 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)$2,400 (high)344 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine421110
Transmission & Drivetrain110100
Fuel System90000
Electrical251010
Brakes164040
Steering161010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires262010
Airbags & Restraints53020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control80000
Body, Seats & Latches70000
Visibility & Lighting40000
Other240200

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Campaign 19V312000 · Apr 18, 2019

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Campaign 18V774000 · Nov 1, 2018

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.