7/25/2023 0 Comments Chevy trax 2015 issues![]() There isn’t much on four wheels that I haven’t driven or reviewed. When I took over as my newspaper’s auto editor, I began a 32-year career as an automotive columnist. It was a position that fulfilled two boyhood dreams: One was that I would write, and two that I write about cars. Marc Stern has been an auto writer since 1971. NHTSA’s long, track-record shows that it takes its job, car safety, seriously. This agency is one of the more responsive to calling back problem-plagued vehicles, for repair. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If the tech finds damage, Chevy will swap out the affected control arm assembly for free.įor more information, you can contact Chevy Customer Service and inquire about ID A182202370. Techs will check the front right and left control arm assemblies for the damage. The remedy is the same as the current recall’s fix. At that time, Chevy called back 200,000 2017 to 2019 Trax models for the same issue. Last April, the automaker took care of the first recall for this problem. Initial Recall Is For 200,000 Trax Models ![]() Click To Subscribe To Torque News YouTube Channel For Daily Ford and Automotive Industry News Analysis. Watch for news about the various truck and SUV lines, such Ford Rangers and F150s and Chevy Silverados and Trax models here. Or, you can contact the agencies recall hotline at 88. You can also check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety website NHTSA auto safety website. Chevrolet has not announced when dealers will begin this program.įor further information, contact Chevy Customer Service at 80 and ask about recall number A192261870. If the technician finds issues with the front welds the control arm assembly or assemblies will be replaced for free. To remedy the problem, dealers will inspect the left and right front control arm assemblies. If the control arm assembly weld fails, the front wheel assembly can cause a partial wheel collapse which, in turn, forces the Trax to crack up. To remedy this problem, Chevrolet has recalled 100,000 2015 to 2018 Trax models for testing and repair.Ĭhevrolet and General Motors have been busy recalling millions of vehicles for brake issues. The failed weld means that the control arm assembly will fail, leading to the separation of the construction and possible crashes. The jarring ride of the Trax indicates the suspension is taking a beating, which leads to the issue, the failure of a weld on the control arm assembly. Such a ride puts added stress on suspension pieces, and if there may be parts that are predisposed to breaking, such as the front control arm assemblies, then the ride could make the recall a likelihood. Indeed, each of this year’s recalls speaks to what could be a vital part of the issue, a harsh ride. Reviewers found this fuel economy troubling. Instead, the powerteam is hard-pressed to return 25 mpg. The sleekly rounded Trax looks as if its fuel economy should be in the upper 20s to low 30s. Also, mileage isn’t up to what you would expect. Imagine a subcompact SUV that takes what seems like an eternity to achieve cruising speed, and you have the performance of the Trax. Its performance leaves a lot to be desired. Its 1.4-liter turbocharged powerplant seems to strain most of the time. ![]() ![]() With a relatively short wheelbase, the Korean-made subcompact SUV seems as if it should be able to handle most roads well, but, according to various reviews, the Trax looks rather primitive as compared to its corporate cousin, the Buick Encore. The rather jaunty-looking Chevy subcompact SUV looks as if it should be a nimble-handling vehicle. So far, Chevrolet has recalled nearly 300,000 of the unique-looking SUVs.Īt issue is the Trax front suspension. For the second time in six months, Chevrolet’s subcompact SUV, the Trax, has been recalled for suspension issues that could lead to crashes.
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