ON 2/17, I PURCHASED A 2018 CHEVY TRAX. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 12/20/19 THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED TWO PROBLEMS BUT ONLY ONE WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. PROBLEM 1. TURBO LEAKING AT JOINT TO INLET COUPLER (COVERED). PROBLEM 2. OXYGEN…

12/28/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291771.0

2018 Trax · steering

The steering of the vehicle is very tight and it doesn't spring back when turning the wheel on its own like most vehicles do . you have to manually bring your steering wheel back for the wheels to turn straight again..and this isn't normal by any means ... Also, The…

12/23/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561648.0

2018 Trax · cruise control

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASE THE CAR IT WAS FINE A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER MY TIRES STARTED TO BUCKLE WHEN THERE WAS NO SNOW BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD SLIPPERY ON THE DASH BOARD..ALSO THE SPEED OF THE GREAT COUPLE MONTHS LATER IT WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED

12/19/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11290128.0

2018 Trax · engine

Car filled with smoke and smell. Needed to replace the blower motor l, resistor, and pig tail or it would have killed my child.

12/13/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11630658.0

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severe NHTSA 19V652000 12/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles

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.

Common questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is suspension, with 29 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Trax has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 95 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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