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2019 Chevrolet Trax Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
75,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Chevrolet Trax, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,700 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was replaced twice. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure associated with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,400.”

NHTSA complaint #11756485, filed 2026-08, 72,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated dramatically. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11590109, filed 2024-05, 46,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine and engine power reduced warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated pulled off the roadway and stopped the vehicle. The contact turned off the vehicle and on several occasions the vehicle regained normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure occurred in cold weather and the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11559794, filed 2023-12, 79,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact’s wife veered off the road to inspect underneath the hood of the vehicle when the radiator cap popped open and burned the contact’s wife. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cooling fan had malfunctioned. Additionally, the electrical circuits failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer where it was being repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533611, filed 2023-07, 80,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202463%
2022111%
202114%
202011%
201954%
201811%
201744%
201633%
201511%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Trax

Engine
37 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Trax

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology