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2018 Chevrolet Trax

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,573

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019458 · manufacturer campaign A192261870

12 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Trax 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a joint in the front lower control arms could break due to poor welds. This could cause a loss of steering control. Note: This an expansion of recall 2019-194.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the front lower control arm assemblies inspected and replaced if necessary.

13,683 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019194 · manufacturer campaign A182202370

18 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: Trax 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a joint in the front lower control arms could break due to poor welds. This could cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the front lower control arm assemblies inspected and replaced if necessary.

8,585 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
194 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Trax get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Trax at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 194 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Trax for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,573 in fuel, producing roughly 3,835 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.