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2019 Chevrolet Trax Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, 11% of its 134 total complaints for the year, with one crash and one injury reported. There is no related steering recall on file for this model year.

Steering complaints
15
11% of 134
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
2,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering suddenly cuts out at highway speed, sometimes preceded by battery and instrument panel warning lights, leading to loss of control.
  • Steering wheel vibrates and the vehicle wobbles or hesitates at speeds between 40 and 60 mph.
  • Vehicle pulls consistently to one side even after alignment and tire rotation, with owners describing it as feeling unsafe.
  • Power steering locks up or feels extremely stiff in cold weather until the vehicle warms up, sometimes with a loud rubbing noise.
  • Rack and pinion or steering column components fail repeatedly, in one case requiring multiple replacements within a few months.
  • Steering wheel becomes unable to turn in one direction, requiring dealership replacement of the steering column.

When 2019 Chevrolet Trax steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2019, latest May 13, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Trax steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2019Sep 2019Feb 2020Mar 2023Aug 2023May 2025May 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to May 2026; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering 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. 201514 (15%)
  4. 201614 (12%)
  5. 201719 (17%)
  6. 20189 (9%)
  7. 201915 (11%)
  8. 20204 (4%)
  9. 20210 (0%)
  10. 20220 (0%)
  11. 20243 (2%)
  12. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, making up 11% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.
What steering problems do owners report on the 2019 Trax?
Owners report sudden power steering failure at speed, vibration and wobbling between 40 and 60 mph, pulling to one side, cold-weather lockup, and repeated rack and pinion or steering column failures.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax steering complaints shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported among the 15 complaints.
How does 2019 compare to other Trax model years for steering complaints?
The 2019 Trax had 15 steering complaints (11% share), lower than 2017's 19 complaints (17% share) and similar to 2015 and 2016, which each had 14 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.