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NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 Chevrolet Trax Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Sep 12, 2019

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Chevrolet Trax average of 3.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Chevrolet Trax recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 19V652000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Sep 12, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V312000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Apr 18, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Chevrolet Trax model years

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2018 Chevrolet Trax recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Chevrolet Trax?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology