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Safety Recalls

2018 Chevrolet Trax

2 safety recalls on record.

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Suspension issue

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Risk

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.

Reported: 18/04/2019
19V652000high

Suspension issue

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Risk

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.

Reported: 12/09/2019

What to Do

  1. Write down the recall campaign numbers listed above
  2. Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer
  3. Provide your VIN and the recall campaign numbers
  4. Schedule a repair appointment (repairs are free)
  5. Ask the dealer to confirm all recalls have been completed

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