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2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 102
Latest campaign: Sep 12, 2019

Recall summary by component2

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Sep 12, 2019	19V652000 19V312000

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 12, 2019Latest campaign


Sep 12, 201919V652000	Suspension: front control arm 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V652000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V652000 · Sep 12, 2019
Apr 18, 201919V312000	Suspension: front control arm 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V312000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V312000 · Apr 18, 2019

Sep 12, 201919V652000

Suspension: front control arm

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V652000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V652000 · Sep 12, 2019

Apr 18, 201919V312000

Suspension: front control arm

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V312000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V312000 · Apr 18, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component102

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

102Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	34	33	1	0	0
Engine	30	29	0	1	1
Electrical system	18	18	0	2	1
Unknown or other	17	17	0	0	0
Power train	12	12	0	0	0
Steering	9	9	0	0	0
Service brakes	9	9	1	0	1
Wheels	6	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	6	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	5	5	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	2	1	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	2	0	0	0
Air bags	2	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	1	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“The vehicle suffers from an extreme, unresolved internal crankcase pressure defect stemming from the factory 1.4L Ecotec PCV system and intake manifold check valve.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770037
Engine
“Turbo failed”
Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762613
Electrical system
“The diver side fuse box started a fire in the vehicle. The tracking control system light was flashing on and the vehicle lost power. Filed claim with insurance company.”
Filed 06/27/2026 · ODI 11746862

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2018 Chevrolet Trax recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The most recent, 19V652000 (reported September 12, 2019), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 102 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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