2018 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD
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The 2018 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD is a 138-hp turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,000 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,995 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged DOHC I-4 (RPO LUV) |
| Horsepower | 138 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, dual continuous VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 72.5 x 82.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Rear Suspension | Compound crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P205/70R16 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P205/70R16 all-season |
| Interior | |
| Hip Room Front | 51.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 12, 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V652000
Apr 18, 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V312000
102 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAX
Owner Complaints
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAX (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 34 |
| Engine | 30 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.