2018 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The diver side fuse box started a fire in the vehicle. The tracking control system light was flashing on and the vehicle lost power. Filed claim with insurance company. Insurance company issued a total loss and took possession of the vehicle.”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“Both my control arms are loose and wheel baring is bad, plus a cracked catalytic converter. All of these are causing my car to be loud and burning smell, causing unsafe driving conditions for me and my children. Online states that the control arms are an issue with this vehicle make and model and…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 14 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 46 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 26% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 23% |
| 2019 Trax | 34 | 26% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2016 Trax | 42 | 36% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.