2019 Chevrolet Trax steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax — 11% 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
“Steering wheel frozen in position on morning cold start below 20 degrees Fahrenheit even when car is put in drive. I must warm the cabin for 15 minutes to thaw the steering column or manually pull down on wheel to loosen the column. Below 10 degrees, steering wheel is firm and power steering does…”
filed Mar 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Trax | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Trax | 4 | 4% |
| 2018 Trax | 9 | 9% |
| 2017 Trax | 19 | 17% |
| 2016 Trax | 14 | 12% |
| 2015 Trax | 13 | 14% |
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.