2017 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Engine (44), Electrical System (25), Unknown Or Other (22).
Key takeaways
- 114 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 | 44 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 19% |
| Steering | 19 | 17% |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% |
| Suspension | 10 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% |
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.
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
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 may stop. This is near-...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-24
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 cost us over $4k. Wh...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-22
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 systems—including power ste...
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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.