2018 chevrolet Trax suspension problems

moderate 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900

Complaints

Recalls

Crashes

Avg fix

$900

Related recalls

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.

What owners are reporting 4 most recent

suspension · filed 12/09/2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED PADDOCK CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 3232 DELAWARE AVENUE, KENMORE, NY 14217, 716-803-6241) WHO STATED THAT T…

suspension · filed 11/15/2019

THE DASH AND RADIO HAS GONE OUT SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR 9/2018. I CALLED DEALER THEY SAID THEY AWAITING THE UPDATE FROM GMC. YET TODAY THIS HAVE I RECEIVED A UPDATE ON THE COMPUTER IN THE DASH. IT'S BEEN 14 MONTHS. THEY RADIO JUST SHUTS OFF AND WON'T COME BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME I DROVE THERE THE RADIO CAME BACK ON. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AND THE ALIGNMENT WAS O…

suspension · filed 09/19/2019

I TOOK MY CHEVY TRAX IN FOR THE RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE DRIVER SIDE NEEDED TO BE FIXED CAUSE OF THE RECALL IT WAS MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE THEY SAID 1 WEEK TO GET THE PART IN I CALLED AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE MONTHS THEN I WAS DRIVING AND IT POPPED AND VIBRATED UNDER MY FEET SO I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOW I HAVE HAD A LONER FOR 2 MONTHS ANY TIME I CALL THE DEALERSHIP THEY SA…

suspension · filed 09/11/2019

MY CAR WAS CALL BACK FOR A RE-CALL JAKE SWEENEY CHEVROLET HAD IT OVER A MONTH WHEN I RECEIVED IT BACK IT WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES IF THEY HAD REPLACED MY TIRES WITH OLD TIRES THE TIRES I HAD IN THERE HAD A IRON SOMETHING IRON IN IT ALSO IS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE IS WAVING BACK AND FORTH IT'S VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I'VE BEEN DRIVING IT WHEN I HIT A BUMP AND SWAYS OVER TO THE LEFT AND …

Common questions

How serious is the suspension problem on the 2018 chevrolet Trax?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 29 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to suspension?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover suspension issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.