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2019 Chevrolet Trax
Common Problems

Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Electrical system display issues

    14complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The LED display stops working, going from white to completely dark, and the backup camera is also non-functional.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Brake issues leading to brake pedal travel to floorboard

    11complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The service brake indicator illuminates, and the brake pedal travels to the floorboard while attempting to stop.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Suspension issues leading to drift off road

    11complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension problems cause the car to drift off the road to the right.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 19V312000

  4. 4

    Steering pull to the right

    10complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel pulls to the right, making it difficult to keep the car straight.

  5. 5

    Turbocharger Failure

    8complaints
    High severityEngine

    Multiple instances of turbocharger failure leading to loss of power and check engine light.

    $1,200–$2,800est. turbocharger replacement · 4–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Coolant Leaks

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Multiple reports of coolant leaks requiring frequent refills and potential engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Air Bag Deployment Failures

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Air bags failing to deploy in minor accidents, posing safety risks.

  8. 8

    Recall repair delays for NHTSA campaign 19V312000 (Suspension)

    5complaints
    Low severityOther

    Parts for the NHTSA campaign 19V312000 (Suspension) recall are not available, causing delays in repairs.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine Overheating

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine overheating and coolant loss leading to check engine light and performance issues.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Tire Issues Resulting in Rapid Wear or Blowouts

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Tires wear out rapidly or blow out, often within a few thousand miles, despite regular maintenance.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.