The Lemon Index2018 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2018 Chevrolet Trax is better than average by owner complaints: 50 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 55, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 27 to 28 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 102 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 58K miles on the car (39 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
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.
2018 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11175490
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 55; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (52%), electrical (16%) and wheels (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?
2 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax get?
27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Trax safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,200 and 58,200 miles. The middle report was at 28,000 miles, from 39 complaints.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works