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2018 Chevrolet Trax Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, affecting suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Sep 12, 2019
Owner complaints
101

All 2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 19V652000Sep 12, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires93,722 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

    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.

  2. NHTSA 19V312000Apr 18, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires112,958 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, covering suspension, wheels & tires.
Are 2018 Chevrolet Trax recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 19V652000, reported Sep 12, 2019, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.