2019 Chevrolet Trax Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 43 of 134 complaints (32%) on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, with a median failure mileage of 50,500 miles. NHTSA lists no recall tied to this engine issue for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 43
- 32% of 134
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine smoking followed by a fire under the hood while driving, with no prior warning lights.
- Drivers describe the engine surging or struggling to hold speed at highway speeds around 70 mph.
- Several owners report the check engine light coming on along with a stability system warning, followed by stuttering acceleration.
- Owners describe the car losing power and running rough, shaking even after dealer repair attempts.
- Complaints mention hesitation or stuttering when accelerating above 40 mph, sometimes worsening throughout the day and forcing use of hazard lights on highway ramps.
- One owner reported the crankcase oil turning dark brown and smelling of gasoline at low mileage.
When 2019 Chevrolet Trax engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 1, 2019, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Trax model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
- NHTSA lists 43 engine complaints out of 134 total complaints for the 2019 Trax, or 32% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2019 Trax.
- At what mileage do 2019 Trax engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Trax is 50,500 miles.
- Did any 2019 Trax engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported for the 2019 Trax overall.
- How does the 2019 Trax compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 Trax's engine complaint share is 32%, lower than 2017 (45%) and 2016 (39%), but higher than 2020 (29%) and 2021 (29%).