2019 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“11/8/24 and 8/13/26. The turbo and engine has went out. Engine light came on. the engine reduced power and it shut off, while I was driving on interstate. Also had water coolant leak as well. Talk to dealership and was able to get it fixed the first time. The 2nd time, the same exact issues…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 15 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 48 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 22% |
| 2018 Trax | 29 | 29% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2016 Trax | 43 | 37% |
| 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.