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2018 Chevrolet Trax: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 100 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 57% of 2018 SUVs. Suspension leads the reports (31%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2018 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

100

Reports to NHTSA, 2018

Safety recalls

2

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

28

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 57% of 2018 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2018 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Suspension issues lead owner complaints (31% of 100 reports), followed by electrical system (15%).

Suspension31% · 31 reports
Electrical System15% · 15 reports
Engine12% · 12 reports
Unknown Or Other10% · 10 reports
Power Train9% · 9 reports
Steering9% · 9 reports
Service Brakes5% · 5 reports
Air Bags2% · 2 reports

+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 100 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11241748, ODI 11745169, ODI 11741821, ODI 11582649, ODI 11517745.

Recalls(2)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

SuspensionDec 2019 · 19V652000Details +

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.

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.

Suspension · 19V312000Details +

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.

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD NHTSA source

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2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Frontal
Side
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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Trax1.4L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive253328

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2018 Chevrolet Trax: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

Owners filed 100 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax — more complaints than 57% of comparable 2018 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

The most-reported problem areas are Suspension (31% of complaints) and electrical system (15%).

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?

2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, covering components such as suspension. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Trax at 28 mpg combined.