The Lemon Index2019 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax is better than average by owner complaints: 73 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 26 to 28 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 136 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 48K miles on the car (53 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded.
- airbags 2018
The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 677 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle is just over 300 miles and the led display has stopped working. First it went white and now is completely dark. No back up camera either.
2019 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11258426
More owner reports
Its shut off on me twice. Now the radio has shut down blank screen. Came back up after hour driving and shut the car down it came back up but its not clear.
NHTSA complaint 11397500
My 2019 chevy Trax both strut mounts are broken on the front, the car is three years old this is to young of a car to already have those issues. And both sides.
NHTSA complaint 11382952
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (26%), electrical (16%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?
2 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax get?
26 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Trax safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,800 and 48,700 miles. The middle report was at 10,000 miles, from 53 complaints.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works