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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2017 | 111 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 169 |
| 2025 | 81 |
| 2026 | 14 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
37% of complaints: engine — 41 distinct reports on file.
FIRE23% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20240325
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, 20170503
Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V312000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V652000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (41 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V312000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V652000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.