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7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,667 miles

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2018 Chevrolet Trax drivetrain problems

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2018 Chevrolet Trax Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 222024

Trax

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 cost was $2,681.41.

- Hardwick, VT, USA

problem #8

Jan 182023

Trax

  • miles
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. How does an engine and turbo gets ruined? that damn car was $21,000. Now the repairs are almost as much as the stupid car.

- Kirtland, NM, USA

problem #7

Jan 202023

Trax

  • miles
I'd it's a 2018 Chevrolet Grad LT for almost two years. My engine light been cutting off and on since 5 months since I'd the vehicle. Now my stabilitrak light come off and on with showing the hazard light on the dashboard. I just want to be safe if the vehicle has problems with suspension issues to check out.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #6

Jan 122022

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All wheel drive disabled when car is started, displaying AWD disabled message on startup instrument cluster. Scan for DTC 0121 lost communication with EBCM. RDCM corroded and needs replacing. Common issue with this vehicle but somehow not included with my particular VIN. Ref #17436-02: SPECIAL COVERAGE and REf# A162081280

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 262022

Trax

  • miles
You be driving down the road in the vehicle will make you feel like you hit somebody which is a big safety issue and the vehicle only has 42,000 miles on it should not be doing that this is a safety issue and needs to be resolved and fix my Chevrolet

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

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problem #4

Jan 242022

Trax

  • miles
The non return valve in the intake either broke or fell off( apparently defective) causing my vehicle-??s check engine light to come and causing multiple error codes. As a result of this defective part it cause my vehicle to vibrate violently, the lost of power, and ultimately stalling out Nearly causing me getting involved with a very serious accident. As a result of this incident I took my vehicle to the nearest mechanical shop had it diagnosed showing multiple error codes and ultimately revealing a missing part ( A rubber nipple ) which was supposed to be inside of the intake. As stated above the check engine light did come on one week prior to the above conditions as a result of this missing/defective part. I had tried on several occasions with the dealership where I purchased my vehicle from to have the above problem resolved with negative results. My mechanic has confirm with me that this is not the first time he has seen this part missing from other GM vehicles with the same type of engine. I did research about my issue and found numerous reports of this with the same type engine in it since 2012, Also my mechanic was told by one of the service members of the dealership that they were aware of this problem obviously this is not the first time, but they refuse to have my car towed and wanted me to pay an additional $140 again to get the car diagnosed. The car was rendered unsafe to drive due to the fact of the above problems regarding this defective part. This needs to be addressed, there is no doubt in my mind that someone will ultimately die from this continuous problem with these engines with this particular part. I have kept all the parts that were taken off of my vehicle for further inspection especially if the NHTSA wishes to inspect it. I am appealing the decision from General motors concerning this Replacement part/ parts that I Purchase to render my vehicle safe and operable.Replacement parts are all GM products !

- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA

problem #3

Nov 132021

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Antifreeze leak from the turbo. Only 22500 miles. A search revealed that this is a constant and consistent problem. GM needs to issue a recall

- Jackson, MO, USA

problem #2

Jul 212021

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  • miles
Turbo coolant pipes leaking No check engine light no warning noticed anti freeze on driveway.Seems like there is a lot of this happening. Glad I was home and not far away.

- Hudson, Town Of, NH, USA

problem #1

Apr 172021

Trax

  • 69,000 miles
-backup camera sensor sound stopped working around 55K miles -we bought out car brand new three years ago this month, and the turbo unexpectedly cracked somewhere between 68K-69K miles. It's releasing a horrible smell in the car. No check engine light is coming

- Dayton, OH, USA

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