2019 Chevrolet Trax Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 26 complaints about suspension, wheels & tires for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, 19% of its 134 total complaints. A related recall (19V312000) covers improperly welded front lower control arm joints, and owners frequently reported long delays getting replacement parts.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 26
- 19% of 134
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the front lower control arm breaking or failing while driving, in at least one case leading to a crash.
- Multiple owners report receiving recall notice 19V312000 for the front lower control arm weld but being told by dealers that replacement parts were not available.
- Some owners say they waited well beyond a reasonable time for the recall repair to be completed because parts were on backorder.
- One owner reports being unable to drive a newly purchased vehicle off the dealer lot because it was flagged under the same recall.
- A separate complaint describes the steering pulling hard to one side unexpectedly on the highway, with the owner questioning why the vehicle was not included in the recall.
When 2019 Chevrolet Trax suspension complaints were filed
First complaint May 1, 2019, latest May 3, 2023.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax
- NHTSA 19V312000Apr 18, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires112,958 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Risk: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Trax model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Trax have a suspension recall?
- Yes. Recall 19V312000 covers 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles where a joint in one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded, and GM dealers are told to inspect and replace the arms as necessary.
- How common are suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2019 Trax?
- NHTSA lists 26 such complaints for the 2019 Trax, which is 19% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2019 Trax suspension problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 10,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to Trax suspension complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 Trax.
- Was there a fix delay for the Trax control arm recall?
- Several owners reported that dealers confirmed replacement control arm parts were not available for weeks after the recall was issued, delaying repairs.