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US recalls (2)
Suspension: front, control arm
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 and remedy
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.
Suspension: front, control arm
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Steering
2019-09-12 · campaign 2019-458
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a joint in the front lower control arms could break due to poor welds. This could cause a loss of steering control. Note: This an expansion of recall 2019-194.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the front lower control arm assemblies inspected and replaced if necessary.
Steering
2019-04-18 · campaign 2019-194
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a joint in the front lower control arms could break due to poor welds. This could cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the front lower control arm assemblies inspected and replaced if necessary.
Owner complaints (102)
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax (2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 99).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 34 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Electrical system | 18 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Power train | 12 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Chevrolet Trax version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Trax 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Trax AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
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