- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Chevrolet Trax Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2019 for the lower ball joint.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Trax year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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Chevrolet Trax: every year compared
All Trax years2018 Chevrolet Trax vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2018 Ford Ecosport | 728 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 444 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Toyota C-HR | 328 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Kia Soul | 222 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 195 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Nissan Kicks | 87 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Hyundai Kona | 75 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Buick Encore | 75 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax: lower ball joint (September 2019); lower ball joint (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Chevrolet Trax had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Trax year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Chevrolet Trax has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data