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2018 Chevrolet Trax engine problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Trax has 29 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

29

Engine complaints

19%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Trax engine complaints by model year49 complaints2015: 23 complaints2016: 45 complaints2017: 45 complaints2018: 29 complaints2019: 37 complaints2020: 21 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 5 complaints2024: 49 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Trax engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

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.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 14, 2026 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Trax engine — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.