2018 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, and owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: 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.
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…
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Suspension: 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.
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…
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,253 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 tota”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2026 · Electrical system
“There are known issues with the control arms on these vehicles and I have had a clunk any time I hit the slightest bump or crack and it is especially bad when my wheels are turned. There is no recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2026 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax (Trax AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24–25 / 30–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Chevrolet Trax model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trax model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 7 | 96 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax | 5 | 120 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax | 3 | 113 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 101 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 135 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 96 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 176 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 89 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2018 Chevrolet Trax
How do I know if my 2018 Chevrolet Trax has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Chevrolet Trax; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V312000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.