2019 Chevrolet Trax · recalls
2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recalls that include the 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The newest, 19V-312, was filed Apr 18, 2019 for the suspension system.
- 2recalls
- 2systems
- 134owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Apr 18, 2019 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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.
19 of the 134 owner complaints on this car cite the suspension system.
Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
4 of the 134 owner complaints on this car cite the airbags.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Trax complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Engine: 35 complaints, no recall
- Electrical: 25 complaints, no recall
- Steering: 15 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 13 complaints, no recall
- Transmission and drivetrain: 11 complaints, no recall
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