2019 Chevrolet Trax power train problems
10 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
“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
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was making a left turn, the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that his wife shifted into reverse(R) and attempted to turn and was able to execute the turn the second time. The contact stated that there were no…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
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.