repaired · 2021 Q1
Control arm: lower ball joint
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…
2018 Chevrolet TraxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 102 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-652 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Trax has problems
102 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
30Engine1 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
12Power train
9Steering
7Service brakes
6Wheels
6Vehicle speed control
5Fuel/propulsion system
129 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 2 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Control arm: lower ball joint
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Trax year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trax median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Chevrolet Trax safety ratings
2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Trax owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 linked to my vin but this is the exact issue that has been recalled on other vins. This makes…
Both my control arms are loose and wheel baring is bad, plus a cracked catalytic converter. All of these are causing my car to be loud and burning smell, causing unsafe driving conditions for me and my children. Online states that the control arms are an issue with this vehicle make and model and…
My lower control arm weld has cracked. It was checked shortly after purchase and passed inspection at the Chevy garage in Elkins, WV. Now the weld is cracked on both driver and passenger sides and it making a clunking sound. I do not feel safe to drive this vehicle. This problem should of been…
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