2018 Chevrolet Trax electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The diver side fuse box started a fire in the vehicle. The tracking control system light was flashing on and the vehicle lost power. Filed claim with insurance company. Insurance company issued a total loss and took possession of the vehicle.”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the infotainment system was intermittently inoperable; however, the infotainment system and the instrument cluster had become inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact…”
filed Jan 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 30 | 38% |
| 2024 Trax | 61 | 37% |
| 2021 Trax | 8 | 35% |
| 2020 Trax | 25 | 27% |
| 2019 Trax | 25 | 19% |
| 2017 Trax | 24 | 22% |
| 2016 Trax | 21 | 18% |
| 2015 Trax | 21 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.