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2019 Chevrolet Trax Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, 12% of its 134 total complaints for the year. Four crashes and four injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 7,004. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
16
12% of 134
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
7,005 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor or failing to slow the vehicle during normal stops.
  • Some describe complete brake failure at higher speeds, in a few cases leading to a crash into another vehicle.
  • Others report the brake pedal feeling inconsistent, stopping either too abruptly or not quickly enough.
  • Warning messages such as "Service Brake Assist," "ABS Service Soon," and "Service StabiliTrak" appeared before or during braking problems.
  • One owner found a disconnected brake line traced to a loose fitting, diagnosed at a dealership.
  • A few owners noted vibration or unusual noise from the front end along with reduced brake response.

When 2019 Chevrolet Trax brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 27, 2019, latest May 1, 2024.

2019 Chevrolet Trax brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Oct 2019Jan 2020Mar 2020Jun 2021Jun 2023May 2024
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to May 2024; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Trax model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20130 (0%)
  2. 20140 (0%)
  3. 201511 (11%)
  4. 201615 (13%)
  5. 201714 (12%)
  6. 201811 (11%)
  7. 201916 (12%)
  8. 202012 (13%)
  9. 20216 (25%)
  10. 20221 (11%)
  11. 202412 (7%)
  12. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, making up 12% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax's brake complaints.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Trax?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints is 7,004.5 miles, indicating the issue often surfaces early in ownership.
Have brake problems on the 2019 Trax caused crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 4 injuries to brake complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.
How does the 2019 Trax compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 Trax's 16 brake complaints and 12% share are similar to 2016 (15 complaints, 13%) and 2017 (14 complaints, 12%), though 2021 shows a higher 25% share despite fewer total complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.