Model year 2018 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018 Chevrolet Trax: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Trax at 27–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 102 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
27–28
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, newest first.
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint
NHTSA 19V652000Reported Sep 12, 2019
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A192261870)
Units affected
93,722 (estimate)
Problem
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.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A182202370)
Units affected
112,958 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Chevrolet Trax crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2018 Chevrolet Trax NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
Optional
2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, most recently on Oct 9, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Chevrolet Trax complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Suspension
34
Engine
30
Electrical system
18
Unknown or other
17
Power train
11
Steering
9
Service brakes
7
Vehicle speed control
6
Wheels
6
Fuel/propulsion system
5
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
