2018 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Suspension (34), Engine (29), Electrical System (18).
Key takeaways
- 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34 | 34% |
| Engine | 29 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 17% |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% |
| Steering | 9 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Wheels | 6 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-07
Turbo failed
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-06-27
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. Insurance company issued a total loss and took possession of the vehicle.
Suspension - filed 2026-06-18
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. There is no recall linked to my vin but this is the exact issue that has been recalled on other vins. This makes driving the car with my ch...
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More for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.