2017 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trax years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. That ranks 4th out of 13 Trax model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (44 complaints, 39%), typically at around 39,100 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 114owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 44 | 39% | 39,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 22% | 31,850 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 19% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 17% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 9% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 9,591 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 51,585 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4% | 14,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 62,299 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 21,153 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 65 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 14,001 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 2 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2017 Chevrolet Trax experiences intermittent engine rough running, hesitation and loss of power when accelerating from a stop. It runs especially rough around the shift into second gear. At idle, such as in a drive-through, the engine shakes and the RPM repeatedly drops and rises as though it…
This car has experienced the same dangerous symptoms as reported in many cases on this site. Similar examples are NHTSA ID# 11756485, 11766116, 11756485 (nearly identical). What can I do. This 2017 vehicle was purchased in 2021 from a dealer for only $15K and had less than 50K miles. It has already…
I am filing this formal complaint regarding a severe, recurring, and catastrophic electrical and vehicle control system failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Trax. On multiple occasions while driving at highway speeds (70+ mph), the vehicle experienced simultaneous loss of critical safety and control…
Turbocharger on my 2017 Chevy Trax failed at approximately 80,000 miles. Took it in for repair and they reported that upon examination a 299 code appeared and the turbocharger needed to be replaced. Check engines light also came on.
I work from home, so I drive my car maybe once a week and only on flat highways. One day, I heard a loud booming crack and then suddenly the vehicle was making a grinding noise and pulling strangely. I drove directly to a mechanic and had them looked at the vehicle since it was highly concerning to…
Other Chevrolet Trax years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 Trax | 91 | 1 |
| 2024 Trax | 178 | 1 |
| 2022 Trax | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 Trax | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 Trax | 98 | 0 |
| 2019 Trax | 135 | 2 |
| 2018 Trax | 102 | 2 |
| 2017 | 114 | 3 |
| 2016 Trax | 120 | 5 |
| 2015 Trax | 96 | 7 |
| 2014 Trax | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Trax | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Trax a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trax model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.