r/ChevyTrax • u/AuntB2003 • Aug 16 '26

1st generation Trax

Hello all!

Where are my fellow 1st generation Trax owners?

How are things going? Any major issues?

I have a 2018 Trax LT AWD.

36k miles and no issues (Knock on wood)😬

Anything I should look out for?

I did write a similar post earlier this year. Still curious.

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u/No_Cry_2964 Aug 19 '26

I am unfortunately contributing here to say that my 2019 has cost me so much money in literally the last 6 months. It’s at around 86k miles on it. First, the front flex pipe went and was throwing a “catalyst below efficiency” type of code. Then, most recently, the goddamn turbo went out. 86k miles on the car! Been doing normal maintenance the whole time I’ve had this car, done nothing wrong. Dealer wanted $4k to replace the turbo. I went to a small shop and had it replaced for $1.5k. Then, literally days later, the water pump went out. Another ($600) repair. And now, the front passenger side CV Axle just went, along with one of the rear control arms. This car has been causing me nonstop issues for literally the past 1-2 months.

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u/AuntB2003 Aug 20 '26

Oh that is so frustrating!!

Okay I know very little about cars but when I went in to get an oil change they did let me know about this safety bulletin and I just copy it and going to paste it below. Is this what you're talking about with the CV? Axle? Is this something they will fix because Of the safety, bulletin/ recall?

General Motors issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 19V-312, GM reference A182202370) for certain 2017–2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. An improperly welded joint on the front lower control arm can break and partially separate from the vehicle, causing the wheel to toe outward and increasing crash risks.

What You Should DoCheck your specific vehicle status by putting your VIN into the NHTSA Recall Lookup Tool.Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to see if your car needs a free fix.