2019 Chevrolet TRAX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Chevrolet TRAX has 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet trax. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v312000 (suspension). ganley chevrolet (13865 brook park rd, brook park, oh 44142, (216) 586-5804) stated that the part was not available and would be ordered in july of 2019. the dealer sta. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 9 crash reports 8 injuries

189

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

37 complaints

20%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STA
• 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
• I NOTICED THAT MY EXHAUST SMELLED STRONGLY OF HYDROCARBONS SO I EXAMINED AND PHOTOGRAPHED THE DIP STICK AND THE CRANK CASE OIL WAS A DARK BROWN AND SMELLED OF GASOLINE. THE TRAX HAS 3245 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND MAY HAVE HAD WASTE OIL DUMPED IN IT WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE ASLEEP IN OUR HOME WITH A

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

25 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STA
• VEHICLE IS JUST OVER 300 MILES AND THE LED DISPLAY HAS STOPPED WORKING. FIRST IT WENT WHITE AND NOW IS COMPLETELY DARK. NO BACK UP CAMERA EITHER.
• WENT TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE. TOLD TO PULL CAR UP INTO BAY. WHEN TURNING CAR BACK ON THE DASHBOARD LITE UP CLAIMING ISSUE WITH POWER EFFECTING STEERING AND BRAKES. THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND NO ISSUE. TOLD ME IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN LET THEM KNOW AND I SHOULD PULL OVER TO THE S

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

24 complaints

13%

• 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
• A THICK FILM APPEARS ON THE WINDSHIELD THROUGHOUT THE CAR AS IF SOMEONE WAS SMOKING CIGARETTES OR SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE. THIS FILM SHOWS UP ON THE CAR WINDOWS EVERY 3 DAYS IF YOU DON'T WASH THE WINDOWS IT GETS THICKER. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE CAU
• I PURCHASED A NEW 2019 CHEVY TRAX AFTER TRADING IN MY 2016 TRAX. I HAD BEEN DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS WHEN MY RADIO, TURN SIGNAL, PHONE CALLS AND ONSTAR (NOT SURE ABOUT BACK UP CAMERA) WAS AFFECTED BY SOME GLITCH. THE SOUND WENT AWAY FROM MY TURN SIGNAL, ALL THE RADIO CHANNELS, NO SOUND BUT COU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

19 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (318 GRANT AVE, AUBURN, NY 13021, (315) 258-2000) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM TC CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 2045 ROGUE VALLEY HWY 99 N, ASHLAND, OR 97520, (541) 201-8698), BUT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT BECAUSE THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE D
• 2019 CHEVY TRAX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GM CONTROL ARMS RECALL A182202370 AND REQUEST TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (318 GRANT AVE, AUBURN, NY 13021, (315) 258-2000) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

15 complaints

• 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 UN
• 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 SMY
• BOUGHT CAR ON 6-26-2019 . WHILE DRIVING IN CITY GOING SLOW SEEMED FINE. GOT ON FREEWAY CAR PULLING OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD , HAVE TO HOLD CONSISTENT HOLD TO THE LEFT ON STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. CALLED SALESMAN THAT NIGHT ,WAS TOLD TO BRING CAR BACK NEXT MORNING. GOT THERE 9:00 AM 7-27-2019 . THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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 UN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 189 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). GANLEY CHEVROLET (13865 BROOK PARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142, (216) 586-5804) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD BE ORDERED IN JULY OF 2019. THE DEALER STA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). SUMMIT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (318 GRANT AVE, AUBURN, NY 13021, (315) 258-2000) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)