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2019 Chevrolet Trax

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Trax.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Chevrolet Trax is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission, EPA-rated at 26/31/28 mpg, and serviced with 4.2 qt of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil. It generated 132 owner complaints and two recalls, falling between the model line's low of 9 complaints in 2022 and its high of 159 in 2024 across the 2013–2026 history. With suspension cited as the top complaint area, that tally places the 2019 model in a moderately elevated position within the Trax's reliability record.

Model year202620252024202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 55593191. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/70R16 96HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55593191 alt 25195777
Engine air filter95021102
Spark plug12681656
Battery88866115 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades42765836 alt 42765840
Serpentine belt55595700
Thermostat55565619 alt 25200455
Cabin air filter13271190 alt 13503677

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.3 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase100.8 in
Curb weight3254 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Trax of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.0–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2015 LTZ
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Premier 1.4L Turbo I-49.30 sec17.10 sec138 hpFWD
2015LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-49.00 sec16.80 sec138 hpFWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-49.30 sec17.10 sec138 hpFWD
2015LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-49.40 sec17.20 sec138 hpAWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-49.80 sec17.50 sec138 hpAWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-410.10 sec17.50 sec138 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, 75W-90 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON®-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.96 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity7.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts6 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission27.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug8.8 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Engine Oil Pressure22.0 at idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM55-94 3000 rpm – 3500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 30; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 118; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1120°-130°
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., 60° Do not re-use old hub nut.37 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., 60° Do not re-use old hub nut.37 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 60°37 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°-60°111 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 180°.26 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 180°26 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 30° Step 3: 15°26 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs, Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°.44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Chevrolet Trax sits mid-cycle in its generation, reflecting a notable but not isolated spike in complaints (132) compared to the preceding year (100 in 2018) and the following year (93 in 2020). Recalls remained stable at two, consistent with 2018 but down from the peak of seven in 2015, suggesting lingering but not escalating safety actions. The data shows a clear downward trend in technical service bulletins (TSBs), with 671 in 2019—nearly half the 2015 total—indicating incremental refinements to address earlier issues. Complaints in 2019 were broadly distributed, with suspension, engine, and electrical systems as the top areas, though no single issue dominated, and crash-related complaints (9) and fire reports (2) were relatively low. While the 2019 model doesn’t represent the worst year for reliability, its elevated complaint volume compared to later years (e.g., 23 in 2021) suggests potential buyers should prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly of suspension and electrical components. Overall, the 2019 Trax is a *marginal* choice—better than the earliest years but not as refined as post-2020 models.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
671
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
132
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 132 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension14
Engine13
Electrical System13
Unknown Or Other12
Steering8
Service Brakes6
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Air Bags4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V312000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 18/04/2019

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… 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…

18V774000Air BagsReported 01/11/2018

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,"… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 671 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 55593191Engine air filter 95021102Spark plug 12681656Battery 88866115

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Trax take?

4.2 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30; Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30 should be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Trax have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Trax get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.