2018 Chevrolet Trax: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

The vehicle suffers from an extreme, unresolved internal crankcase pressure defect stemming from the factory 1.4L Ecotec PCV system and intake manifold check valve. This pressure cascade has caused a total turbocharger failure, multi-gasket oil blowouts, water pump failure, and has now completely blown a critical coolant housing hose off its connection, causing total coolant evacuation. The vehicle is currently parked and available for inspection upon request. The safety of the driver and minority passengers is severely compromised. The vehicle actively smokes from under the hood when turned on, which worsens immediately when the cabin heater is utilized. This indicates highly flammable oil and coolant are leaking directly onto hot exhaust/turbo components, presenting an active vehicle fire hazard. Furthermore, the pressure defect previously caused a catastrophic engine oil blowout while traveling at highway speeds, risking sudden power loss, engine seizure, and traffic collisions. The vehicle is currently deemed completely unsafe to operate. The vehicle's core turbocharger failure was previously confirmed and replaced by an authorized manufacturer dealership under a factory warranty extension. However, the dealership failed to diagnose or repair the underlying PCV/intake pressure defect, causing the new components to fail immediately upon vehicle delivery. The manufacturer has been notified of the failure cascade but is refusing to inspect or intervene without requiring out-of-pocket consumer diagnostic fees. No police or insurance inspections have occurred. began over two years ago with random, intermittent check engine lights accompanied by random error codes, a high-pitched engine squeak, rough idling, severe fuel economy drops, and intermittent engine stalling. The engine eventually developed a heavy knocking sound resembling a diesel engine. Currently, the check engine lamp does not illuminate, but all physical symptoms remain active and increasing in sever

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Suspension · 10,153 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving an oil change, the contact was informed that the suspension was fracturing and detaching and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the rear seat pivot lock failed, and the passenger’s side control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound while turning. The contact stated that there was grinding sound coming from the vehicle while accelerating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and that the driver’s side control arm was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V652000 (Suspension) after an inspection. The approximate failure mileage is 10,153. The contact stated that the left side had been replaced a while back under the recall. They were unaware that both sides were supposed to get fixed. The right side now needs to be replaced but the dealership will not perform the repair because the recall is now closed. The contact stated that the dealer finally agreed to inspect the vehicle and now the noise no longer exists due to a loose bolt.

Filed May 1, 2021 · 28,001 miles · IN

Ac no longer works. Ac only blows warm air no cool air. Three years is very soon for a car to have issues with the air condition. There is no AC. The heater works fine. However, when I turn on my AC the car vibrates and makes a grinding sound. Feels unsafe to drive.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 9,222 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v312000 (suspension). The contact called ourisman chevrolet of marlow heights at 240‑455‑3386 (located at 4400 branch ave, marlow heights, md 20748) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the brakes squeaked. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where the rotors were cleaned and the brake pads were also changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact the dealer regarding a loaner vehicle; however, the contact was neither called back nor informed when the recall part would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,222. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 34,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet trax. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v312000 (suspension). While driving and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the brakes made a grinding sound. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to hessert chevrolet (6301 e roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19149, (215) 537-2377). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.