2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax and 114 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are engine (44), electrical system (25), unknown or other (22). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 27–28 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2017 ranks #8 of 11 Trax model years for fewest complaints (2015–2026), with more complaints than the average year (91). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 1.9 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Air bags · frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
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-stalling; I have not confirmed a complete engine shutdown.…
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. What do you recommend?
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 steering, traction control, and instrumentation displays—plungi…
Safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD
2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax.
Trax
Auto (S6) · 4 cyl · 1.4 L · Turbo
Regular
Trax AWD
Auto (S6) · 4 cyl · 1.4 L · Turbo
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, most recently for suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint (09/12/2019). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Based on 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are engine (44), electrical system (25), unknown or other (22).
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax safe?
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2017 a good year for the Chevrolet Trax?
The 2017 ranks #8 of 11 Trax model years for fewest complaints (2015–2026), with more complaints than the average year (91). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 1.9 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax get?
EPA ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax range from 27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: TRAX, Trax.