2017 Chevrolet Trax
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 114
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 114 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
39% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
I am filing this formal complaint regarding a severe, recurring, and catastrophic electrical and vehicle control system failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Trax.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
23% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
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I am an [XXX] living on a remote ranch in northern Montana. Owning a 2017 Chevy Trax that has be in the repair shop 6 times since October 2023 to fix the heater fan blower motor that keeps burning up, leaving me without heat or defrost.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-25
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
The vehicle's shifter console does not illuminate at night, leaving one to guess what function they are in (Park, reverse, drive).
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-03
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Steering
17% · 19 reportsSuspension
9% · 10 reportsPower train
9% · 10 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2019-06-14Suspension19V312000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2019-11-06Suspension19V652000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 19V312000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V652000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Trax is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.