Chevrolet Trax 2018 Suspension Recall: Risk of Handling Issues
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Trax vehicles with improperly welded front lower control arms that could cause handling problems and increase crash risk. Owners should contact GM for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Trax vehicles due to a potential separation of the front lower control arm that could cause handling issues and increase crash risk. This affects vehicles with improperly welded joints that may break. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224660-chevrolet-trax-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-handling-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224660-chevrolet-trax-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-handling-issues · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V652000
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“Chevrolet Trax 2018 Suspension Recall: Risk of Handling Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224660-chevrolet-trax-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-handling-issues. Based on NHTSA recall #19V652000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V652000).
Why it’s dangerous
An improperly welded joint in the front lower control arm can break, causing the arm to partially separate from the vehicle. This may make the front wheel toe outward, affecting steering and handling, which could increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may experience handling problems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chevrolet Trax has a front lower control arm with an improperly welded joint. The recall covers vehicles from 2015-2018 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the front lower control arms if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 33 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V652000 (December 9, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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