2018 Chevrolet Trax Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 18%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,322miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Chevrolet Trax, 18% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,322 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2018 chevy TRAX dashboard went bonkers. The digital speedometer on the right side of dash went black then as I was driving all the emergency lights, oil, engine, door open, tire, ABS, brake, battery, started going on and off, and the analog speedometer dial would would go all the up and all the down and then go black. This is very scary when driving, because you can't tell how fast you are going. It has happened on regular surface roads and the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386679, filed 2021-01, 19,665 miles“I bought my car brand new with 49 miles on it. From the first day it has been giving me a service rear camera system error, the entire dash will completely blackout on me and takes a while to come back on and my car was slipping while shifting from park to reverse and reverse to drive. With almost 65k miles on it, I started to get a service awd, service power steering with a faulty power steering issue while driving, my car randomly won't start, despite the battery and alternator all being good. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396622, filed 2021-02, 65,000 miles“The dash and radio has gone out since purchasing the car 9/2018. I called dealer they said they awaiting the update from gmc. Yet today this have I received a update on the computer in the dash. It's been 14 months. They radio just shuts off and won't come back on. I have taken it to service department by the time I drove there the radio came back on. I had the car serviced and the alignment was out. No one told me. I had to look at the service paperwork myself to find that there was a recall on the control arm weld. I had the recall fixed in 6/2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280307, filed 2019-11, 22,548 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 on”
NHTSA complaint #11412783, filed 2021-04, 69,000 miles“Engine shut off on me I've replaced battery and alternator there is a strong smell of burning plastic from engine bay before this my AC went out only was blowing hot air but car now will not start after replacement of alternator and battery only had the car for a bit now everyone is breaking on me I've had it in the shop for half the time I've had it about to call finance company and give up on vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11517665, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013149Jan 17, 2025This service bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 38 | 39% |
| 2024 | 67 | 37% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 40% |
| 2020 | 28 | 29% |
| 2019 | 25 | 18% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 22% |
| 2016 | 24 | 20% |
| 2015 | 23 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
34 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology