How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Trax, which is 19% of all 134 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Trax.

At what mileage do electrical failures happen on the 2019 Trax?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 35,853 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2019 Trax owners report most?

Owners describe blank or flickering instrument panels and displays, radio and screen blackouts paired with door locks cycling, warning lights for steering and brakes, and key fob detection failures.

Did any 2019 Trax electrical complaints involve a crash or injury?

Yes. NHTSA data for this category shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported complaints.

2019 Chevrolet Trax Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, 19% of its 134 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls filed for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 35,853.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 19% of 134
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 35,853 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument panel or LED display goes blank or turns white, sometimes with the backup camera also failing.
Radio and infotainment screens black out or restart on their own, sometimes paired with door locks cycling and the engine stalling.
Warning lights for battery, steering, and brakes illuminate together, in one case followed by a loss of power steering and a crash.
Air conditioning and instrument cluster fail together, with owners finding a melted A/C hose resting on the transmission and a shorted circuit board.
Keyless entry system fails to detect the key fob, in some cases still allowing the vehicle to start and run without it nearby.
A burning plastic smell comes from the blower fan vents when the heater is first turned on.

When 2019 Chevrolet Trax electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2019, latest Feb 19, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2019 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Trax model year

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

20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201523 (24%)
201622 (19%)
201726 (23%)
201818 (18%)
201925 (19%)
202026 (28%)
20219 (38%)
20221 (11%)
202473 (43%)
202530 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?: NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Trax, which is 19% of all 134 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Trax.
At what mileage do electrical failures happen on the 2019 Trax?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 35,853 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2019 Trax owners report most?: Owners describe blank or flickering instrument panels and displays, radio and screen blackouts paired with door locks cycling, warning lights for steering and brakes, and key fob detection failures.
Did any 2019 Trax electrical complaints involve a crash or injury?: Yes. NHTSA data for this category shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported complaints.