2017 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Engine (41), Electrical System (24), Unknown Or Other (22).
Key takeaways
- 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 37% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 20% |
| Steering | 19 | 17% |
| Suspension | 10 | 9% |
| Power Train | 9 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-21
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.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-08
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 me. They said that t...
Engine - filed 2026-06-12
Vehicle engine light came on XXX and was driven immediately to Auto Zone to check the code. The code showed P0299. The vehicle was then taken 2 miles home and parked. It was towed to Lake Chevrolet in [XXX] on XXX to prevent any engine damage from occurring due to the failed turbo. Upon Lake's inspection they claim th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.