Worst 2017 Chevrolet Trax Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 40 | — | 2 | 36,902 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 2 | — | 43,336 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 34,103 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 25,800 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | — | — | 15,277 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 54,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 19,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 18,864 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 37,140 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | 1 | 40,498 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | 1 | — | 25,800 mi | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Trax
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,846,842 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2017 Chevrolet Trax — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trax reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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