2018 Chevrolet TRAX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
101 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
28,001 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 101 complaints (33.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 11.9% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 8.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 34 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
Suspension: 34; Engine: 29; Electrical System: 18; Unknown Or Other: 17; Power Train: 10; Steering: 9; Service Brakes: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 62 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2018: 1; 2019: 34; 2020: 5; 2021: 10; 2022: 9; 2023: 11; 2024: 12; 2025: 8; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11175490 · 2019-02-25 (February 25, 2019)
2018 CHEVROLET TRAX-LS AWD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MANY SAFETY DEFECTS (STALLING,BATTERY LOSING POWER ,POWER STEERING AND ALL WHEEL SYSTEM ISSUES) WITH VEHICLE. *AS *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11175490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205049 · 2019-05-01 (May 1, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONSTAR SYSTEM INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH MATTHEWS'HARFREAVES CHEVROLET (2000 TWELVE MILE ROAD, ROYAL OAK, MI, 48067, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT NOTIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222232 · 2019-06-24 (June 24, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HESSERT CHEVROLET (6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, [phone removed]). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11253650 · 2019-09-06 (September 6, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V312000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED OURISMAN CHEVROLET OF MARLOW HEIGHTS AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 4400 BRANCH AVE, MARLOW HEIGHTS, MD 20748) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE ROTORS WERE CLEANED AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE ALSO CHANGED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED T…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,222 miles reported. Look up ODI 11253650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11386679 · 2021-01-05 (January 5, 2021)
MY 2018 CHEVY TRAX DASHBOARD WENT BONKERS. THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DASH WENT BLACK THEN AS I WAS DRIVING ALL THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS, OIL, ENGINE, DOOR OPEN, TIRE, ABS, BRAKE, BATTERY, STARTED GOING ON AND OFF, AND THE ANALOG SPEEDOMETER DIAL WOULD WOULD GO ALL THE UP AND ALL THE DOWN AND THEN GO BLACK. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN DRIVING, BECAUSE YOU CAN'T TELL HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING. IT HAS HAPPENED ON REGULAR SURFACE ROADS AND THE HIGHWAY. I WAS USING BLUETOOTH, WITH MY PHONE PLUGGED IN TO THE CAR LIGHTER THING AND A USB AND I …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,665 miles reported. Look up ODI 11386679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11265717 · 2019-10-02 (October 2, 2019)
WHEN I'M AT A STOP AND TRY TO PUSH ON THE GAS IT FEELS LIKE IT'S STALLING OUT, I'VE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO AND TURN SIGNAL, I'VE HAD THE RADIO SCREEN BE COMPLETELY BLACK BUT THE RADIO WAS PLAYING AND ON OTHER TIMES AFTER TAKING IT OUT OF REVERSE AND PUTTING IT IN DRIVE AND ACTUALLY DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THE TWO YELLOW MARGIN LINES STILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN ACROSS THE RADIO STATION AND THE TURN SIGNAL SEEMS LIKE THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE OVERHEAD LIGHT IN THE CAR BECAUSE IT DID NOT FUNCTION AS WELL, IT DELAYS WHEN I TURN IT ON …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11265717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11396622 · 2021-02-17 (February 17, 2021)
I BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH 49 MILES ON IT. FROM THE FIRST DAY IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME A SERVICE REAR CAMERA SYSTEM ERROR, THE ENTIRE DASH WILL COMPLETELY BLACKOUT ON ME AND TAKES A WHILE TO COME BACK ON AND MY CAR WAS SLIPPING WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND REVERSE TO DRIVE. WITH ALMOST 65K MILES ON IT, I STARTED TO GET A SERVICE AWD, SERVICE POWER STEERING WITH A FAULTY POWER STEERING ISSUE WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR RANDOMLY WON'T START, DESPITE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ALL BEING GOOD. I WAS RECEIVING EVERY ERROR CODE, CHECK ENGINE LI…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11396622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454876 · 2022-03-02 (March 2, 2022)
Transmission leak due to the start/stop system My vehicle is to the point of barely moving forward to not moving forward when I am forced to come to a stop. I called chevy dealer, who refuses to fix the issue and said I have to let you know and get your approval My vehicle has the exact issue the recall is over, as the same year, and make Per the announcement you did not specify my vehicle being exempt I need service a.s.a.p!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11454876 at NHTSA ↗