2018 Chevrolet Trax Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 36 of 101 total complaints (36%) on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, the highest share of any model year. Two related recalls (19V652000 and 19V312000) cover improperly welded front lower control arms, and median mileage at failure was 10,500 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 36
- 36% of 101
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 10,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front lower control arm welds fail or crack, sometimes discovered only after an OnStar alert or dealer inspection.
- Owners report their vehicles failing safety inspection due to the control arm weld defect before any crash occurred.
- Several owners describe long delays getting recall parts, with dealers unable to say when replacement control arms would arrive.
- One owner reported a grinding brake noise while driving after receiving the recall notice, suggesting related wear near the affected suspension component.
- Some owners say dealers initially denied recall coverage or claimed no recall existed despite OnStar notifications.
When 2018 Chevrolet Trax suspension complaints were filed
First complaint May 1, 2019, latest Jun 18, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
- 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.
- 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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Trax model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have a suspension recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 19V652000 and 19V312000, both covering improperly welded front lower control arms on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax.
- How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2018 Trax?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 36 of the 101 total complaints filed for the 2018 Trax, or 36% of all complaints, the largest share among Trax model years listed.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 10,500 miles for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2018 Trax.
- Did the control arm issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2018 Trax.
- Is the recall a do-not-drive order?
- No. Both recalls, 19V652000 and 19V312000, are listed as not requiring drivers to stop driving or park outside.