2019 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have 36400 miles on my vehicle. It has been to dealer for service as per maintenance manual On Monday the water pump blew. The oil covers blew. They are not even scheduled to be inspected until 60000 Miles I now have a 1800 bill. Service man said these things happen. They don’t make them like…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
“The turbocharger gave code P0299 then more extensive look when you try to increase speed the turbo will not boost to allow you to go. 40-45 miles is the highest you can go . Dealership said there we complaints and recalls. The recalls are for 2017 and 2018 chevy trax. 2019 having the same issue..”
filed Feb 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 14 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 46 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 26% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 23% |
| 2018 Trax | 28 | 28% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2016 Trax | 42 | 36% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.