Model year 2018 · Chevrolet

2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TRAX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V652000	September 12, 2019	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint
19V312000	April 18, 2019	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Recall records

NHTSA 19V652000Manufacturer no. A192261870

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA: September 12, 2019
Owner notification: November 6, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 93,722 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRAX

Defect summary

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 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V652000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V312000Manufacturer no. A182202370

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA: April 18, 2019
Owner notification: June 14, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 112,958 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax: July 1, 2017 – April 4, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRAX

Defect summary

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 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V312000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 13, 2019.