2018 Chevrolet Trax power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tech during an annual inspection found the rear Diff. Carrier cracked and crumbling apart into small pieces. There was evidence of fluid leaking onto the rear exhaust. Due to safety concerns tech would not inspect without the replacement of the rear diff. Carrier, Axel/Differential. Replacement…”
filed Apr 24, 2024
“First my engine went out; replace with used engine $5,000. One cv joint went out; replaced $1400. Differential bushing went out; auto shop said he can't find bushing; has to replace whole differential $3,800. I'm sure I'll have to replace the other cv joints soon. This car has 128,000 miles on it…”
filed Oct 24, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 Trax | 11 | 7% |
| 2021 Trax | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 Trax | 15 | 16% |
| 2019 Trax | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Trax | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 Trax | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 Trax | 18 | 19% |
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.