2019 Chevrolet Trax problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 17.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.1%.
Complaints191
Crashes12
Fires4
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 17.8% · 34
Electrical system 13.1% · 25
Unknown or other 11.0% · 21
Suspension 9.9% · 19
Steering 7.9% · 15
Service brakes 6.8% · 13
Power train 5.2% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 4.2% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Trax in this data, 2019 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2024 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 55 in the last three years against 71 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 6,509 miles.
In owners' own words
Turbo Charger/Super charger is not following sufficient air. The vehicle does not excelerate, and slowed down in the middle of traffic. I had to turn the car off for 15 minuetes. Before i could drive home. Check engine light continues to disappear and reappear for the last 60 days. Diagnostic code P0299. GMC will not cover the cost under special coverage, known issues with 2017-2018 which GMC has special coverage. Engine
The turbocharger in this vehicle cracked at around 50,000 miles and my mechanic predicts it will happen again after another 50,000. This makes the vehicle unable to accelerate at unpredictable times, making the safety of the driver of the vehicle, as well as others on the road, compromised. My mechanic believes this is a common problem with GM vehicles of this engine size. Please advise. Thank you. Engine
Engine light with P0299 code: Turbocharger/Supercharger Underboost. Car had hard time accelerating, especially going up the hills. Turbocharge By-Pass Valve replaced at a service center. Engine light came on again 2 weeks later when getting onto the freeway, attempting to accelerate to 70 mph. Same p0299 code. No prior concerns or symptoms, the car is under 89,000 miles. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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