Recalls ·2018 Chevrolet Trax

2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax; the most frequently affected component is suspension — lower ball joint. Owners filed 101 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints101
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Suspension — Lower ball jointCampaign 19V652000 · 12 Sep 2019

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 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 November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.

Suspension — Lower ball jointCampaign 19V312000 · 18 Apr 2019

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine21 · 52%
Suspension7 · 18%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Steering6 · 15%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Power train4 · 10%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20239
202412
20258
202611

From owner complaints

The steering of the vehicle is very tight and it doesn't spring back when turning the wheel on its own like most vehicles do . you have to manually bring your steering wheel back for the wheels to turn straight again..and this isn't normal by any means ... Also, The turbocharger in my vehicle isnt working correctly…

Steering · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Car filled with smoke and smell. Needed to replace the blower motor l, resistor, and pig tail or it would have killed my child.

Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My Trax 2018 was leaking a fluid .My mechanic advised me that it was my radiator ,compressor and condenser .My mechanic proceeded to look into this for me and said there was a special coverage to take care of this from GM .But when I took it to Serpitini they said my vin doesn’t match .So I have to pay ifor it yo get…

Unknown or other · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

First my engine went out; replace with used engine $5,000. One cv joint went out; replaced $1400. Differential bushing went out; auto shop said he can't find bushing; has to replace whole differential $3,800. I'm sure i'll have to replace the other cv joints soon. This car has 128,000 miles on it. How does an engine…

Steering · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.