Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Drive type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders
4
Engine size (litres)
1.4
Engine code
LUV - MFI, Variable Valve Timing, E85 MAX, ALUM
Fuel
Gasoline
Second fuel
Ethanol (E85)
Gross weight rating (GVWR)
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Where it was built
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Plant city
Bupyeong
Plant country
South Korea
Safety equipment
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Standard
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Tire pressure monitor
Direct
Front airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags
1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain airbags
All Rows
Knee airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Blind spot monitor
Optional
Backup camera
Standard
Parking assist
Optional
Daytime running lights
Standard
Keyless ignition
Standard
Safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax.
Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint
Campaign 19V652000 · Reported Sep 12, 2019
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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: Lower Ball Joint
Campaign 19V312000 · Reported Apr 18, 2019
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recalls are listed per model and year. To see whether the repair was already done on this exact car, ask a Chevrolet dealer or check the maker's own recall site with this VIN.
Data checked Nov 12, 2026.
Source: NHTSA vPIC decoder and NHTSA recalls database. Data may be incomplete. Always confirm the VIN on the vehicle and its title.
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