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2018 Chevrolet Trax

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Owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 94.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

39 reports with mileage · 62 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports

Tires complaints

1 reports
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16,000 miles · Sep 9, 2019
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: P205/70/R16 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES SHOOK AND WERE WORN DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHIC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: P205/70/R16 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES SHOOK AND WERE WORN DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED THE GAUGE INSPECTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GORTSEMA MOTORS, INC. (227 N STATE ST, GRANGEVILLE, ID 83530, (208) 983-0320), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.

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Official recalls

2

19V652000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Sep 12, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

19V312000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Apr 18, 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 the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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