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2018 Chevrolet Trax: raw data

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vehicle2018 / chevrolet / trax
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints101 on file (2018-09-13 → 2026-09-07)
recalls2
investigations0
fars52 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Control arm weld failure and recall repair delaysSUSPENSION36 complaints2019-05 → 2026-06trax-2018-control-arm-weld-recall
  • 11745169 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
  • 11739885 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
  • 11208339 THE CONTROL ARM WELD WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR WHICH CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CAUSING THE WHEEL THE RUB AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT
AWD rear differential clutch module failurePOWER TRAIN5 complaints2020-09 → 2023-07trax-2018-awd-diff-module-failure
  • 11534196 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that at start up, the AWD disabled message was displayed. The service AWD warning light was illuminated
  • 11477984 All wheel drive system control module failed casing loss of awd. Dealer confirmed that this module needed to be replace and was not covered under power train warranty
  • 11396739 THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH MODULE SHORTED OUT. VERY EXPENSIVE PART AND IS NOT COVERED IN THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY IT SHOULD BE
Service brake pedal failure to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6 complaints2019-08 → 2026-02trax-2018-brake-pedal-failure
  • 11717353 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond
  • 11669818 The contact’s parents owned a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while a parent was driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the accelerator pedal was also simultaneously depressed the accelerator pedal
  • 11483606 Approximately one week ago, I went to reverse out of my drive way and my brakes were very hard. I was able to stop ok, but it took more effort than normal
Turbocharger failure causing loss of powerENGINE12 complaints2019-10 → 2026-02trax-2018-turbo-loss-of-power
  • 11651469 2018 chevy trax turbo messing up loss of power and making noise
  • 11579695 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated
  • 11270140 IN FEBRUARY ON ZERO DEGREE DAY MY 2018 TRAX HAD BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE AND ALMOST STALLED CAR RUNNING
Oil cooler and coolant leaks causing burning smellENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 complaints2023-11 → 2026-02trax-2018-oil-cooler-coolant-leak
  • 11716193 The oil cooler/oil housing leaks oil on every single one of these vehicles, spanning many years, due to its plastic housing, mounted up against a hot engine
  • 11646884 Engine oil cooler leaking with no dash lights causing burning plastic fumes only when sitting at an idle to enter car cabin causing passengers to feel unwell at times
  • 11570819 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, she noticed a leak on the ground underneath the vehicle
Electric power steering lockupSTEERING6 complaints2021-02 → 2026-05trax-2018-power-steering-lockup
  • 11740794 Power steering isn’t working
  • 11569192 Power steering locks up while driving, service stabilitrack warning comes on, transmission drops and car will not drive, car will not reverse
  • 11488909 My vehicle has been giving me such a HEADACHE! I purchased the TRAX in (12/2021) and it has been in the shop for the same issue multiple times
Blower motor and resistor failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2022-07 → 2025-01trax-2018-blower-motor-failure
  • 11634549 Blower motor and resistor, wire lume melting. So many people have the same issue on several different models
  • 11630658 Car filled with smoke and smell. Needed to replace the blower motor l, resistor, and pig tail or it would have killed my child
  • 11474771 The blower motor and blower motor resistor in this car have gone out numerous times. They do not work. Most owners of this car have it replaced multiple times, costing over $1000

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1012018-09-132026-09-0722SUSPENSION:34; ENGINE:29; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:18; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:17; POWER TRAIN:11

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
19V31200018/04/2019SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTGeneral 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.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.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.
19V65200012/09/2019SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTGeneral 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202452legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/chevrolet/trax
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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