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2018 Chevrolet Trax Research

Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.

2 Recalls
102 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2018 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Chevrolet Trax. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2018 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #19V312000 18/04/2019
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.

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.

Campaign #19V652000 12/09/2019
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (102)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Chevrolet Trax owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION 22
ENGINE 11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
POWER TRAIN 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 4
SERVICE BRAKES 3
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE 2
STEERING 2
2018 model • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • 05/01/2022

The vehicle suffers from an extreme, unresolved internal crankcase pressure defect stemming from the factory 1.4L Ecotec PCV system and intake manifold check valve. This pressure cascade has caused a total turbocharger failure, multi-gasket oil blowouts, water pump failure, and has now completely blown a critical coolant housing hose off its connection, causing total coolant evacuation. The vehicle is currently…

2018 model • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • 09/02/2026

Turbo failed

2018 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • 04/14/2026

The diver side fuse box started a fire in the vehicle. The tracking control system light was flashing on and the vehicle lost power. Filed claim with insurance company. Insurance company issued a total loss and took possession of the vehicle.

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