2019 Chevrolet Trax power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax — 8% 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
“While driving the car the start loosing power and attempts to shut down, other time the steering wheel locks up up and im unable to turn steering wheel. The check engine light comes on and turns off. The dealer/ Car repair shop has been unable to reproduce issue and unable tell me what this issue…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 Trax | 11 | 7% |
| 2021 Trax | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 Trax | 15 | 16% |
| 2018 Trax | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Trax | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 Trax | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 Trax | 18 | 19% |
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.