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Chevrolet Trax 2018 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Trax 2018 and 102 complaints filed by owners. It has 5% more complaints than the average Chevrolet Trax from 2016–2025 (97 per year).

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Recalls issued for the Chevrolet Trax 2018

Suspension
NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · 2019-09-12

What happens

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

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V652000

Suspension
NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · 2019-04-18

What happens

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

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V312000

Complaints from other owners

102 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

2 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 2 injuries

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Trax 2018

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Chevrolet Trax 2018

Safety rating (NCAP)

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Chevrolet Trax recalls by year

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Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax 2018 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Trax 2018. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Trax 2018?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: suspension (34 of 102 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.

Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.

Last updated: October 17, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).