2017 Chevrolet Trax Safety Report
2017 Chevrolet Trax Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (107) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 13 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Trax with 20 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Chevrolet Trax before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Trax Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Trax years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 95 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax | 111 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 129 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 94 | 7 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 83 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 20 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Chevrolet Trax Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlySteering
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyAir Bags
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Reliability Score
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ball Joints Recalled by GM for potential failure, leading to loss of vehicle control. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Recalled for malfunction, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Rare | 0-100k miles |
| Catalytic Converter Failing catalytic converter can cause a burning smell and oil leaks. |
Medium | Common | 30k-120k miles |
| Check Engine Light Persistent check engine light despite sensor replacements. |
Medium | Common | 0-120k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax:
Issues with lower ball joints and control arms are common.
Air bag malfunctions have been reported.
Check engine light and sensor issues are frequent.
Failing catalytic converters have been noted.
Recall Details for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
Summary: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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. 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 cust...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
My check engine light keeps staying on I go and have it scanned and they tell me it's sensors so each time I change my sensors the check engine light comes back on again, not sure how many sensor is that I have to keep changing in order for my check engine light to go off and I'm not sure if there's a problem with the diagnose of the engine light so I wanted to know if other people are having the ...
When driving, speedometer/RPM dial both go to 0. The “Service Stabilitrak” message comes on followed by the “Service Power Steering, Drive With Care” message. The check engine light will also sometimes appear. The transmission is also affected (jerking when changing gears, inability to accelerate properly, revving). Power steering goes in and out. Car doesn’t feel safe to drive while it’s happenin...
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally request reimbursement or goodwill assistance for the repair of the turbocharger on my Chevrolet Trax, which failed unexpectedly and caused my vehicle to stall in the middle of the freeway, creating a serious safety hazard. I had previously reported concerns related to the turbo, and after the failure occurred, I learned that General Motors issued ...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed to a nearby hotel. The contact resumed driving, but the amount of smoke coming from underneath the hood increased. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where an unkn...
The catalytic converter is failing and there is an oil leak somewhere within the engine system that is producing a burning smell from the heating vents.
On my two thousand seventeen, chevrolet tracks is not listed under the recalls.But what the recall has listed, those are the exact problems wrong with my car.What can I do about it
1) Component - Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve 2) Car temporarily stalling on freeway in traffic 3) Independent Service Center, yes 4) Others, yes, Independent Service Center. 5) No warning lamps appeared until after many incidents
Had to have the turbobooster on a 2017 chevy trax ls replaced under 120,000 miles $3722 was the cost of repair
Engine failed after turbo recall replacement- was told I would now need to replace the engine at $10,000. It will no longer run. Drove onto the lot could not drive it away after replacement of turbo which was replaced under recall.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagn...
It’s either my ball joints or the suspension or the arms. But they have a recall of the same exact issues I’m having but my car isnt part of the recalled list. But I am having the same issues and I’m at 109k miles. And i wasn’t in an accident. It actually started happening after I had my car in the shop to replace my turbo. Since ive gotten it back it sounds and drives horribly and from what I’m ...
Loss of heat due to radiator leak. I found A192219310 out on the NHTSA site for Chevy TRAX used as Maven vehicles, but nothing about radiator issues on my GM account in the warranty section. .My car is a 2017 with 49251 miles. Light driving. The dealer was not aware of any issues with radiators. If I had known of the issues I would have had a pressure test sooner.
For the air conditioning I've had the blower I've had to replace the pigtail and resistor but now it's going into limp mode and saying service stabilitrak and I was on a paved road doing 20 mph at a stop light. I don't know what the hell this is going to cost me
Coolant is leaking and causing engine to overheat.
Where to begin. I bought the vehicle brand new with 29 miles on it in April of 2017, January of 2019 I started having issues. My check engine light kept coming on and it affected my gas mileage and speed. I had stopped at a chevy dealership in Forest Lake Minnesota and had them scan the vehicle to see what was going on and made an appointment to bring it back in for a full diagnostics. I get there...
Around early Feb the engine started having issues. The vehicle would jerk and stall while driving and stopped in the middle of a busy street at a red light. And another time when going around a high traffic uphill turn. Around February 14 the car stopped on me and I had to have it towed to my mechanic and rent a vehicle so that everyone in the household could get to work and not lose our jobs. My ...
Oil burning off for no reason and the coming system not worming properly
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH; she T-boned with another vehicle (Ford F-150) however, the air bags did not deploy. No warning light had illuminated. During the impact, the contact's face hit the dashboard and she sustained a brain bleed, missing teeth, and a concussion that required medical attention. No police department arrived ...
Sitting at a stoplight on a slight hill, With my foot on the break, my car started rolling backwards. When it started rolling, I pressed harder on the break and it kept rolling. I had to slam and put the car in park for it to stop. After I got it stopped, I put it back in drive and then it was okay. There had to be something wrong with my break it to do that. I have to drive long distance and I’m ...
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. Driving home on the evening of [XXX] the fan motor burned up again (6th time since Oct. 23) and left me with out heat or defrost. At night, about 10 miles away f...
Showing 20 of 107 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Has the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
The 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX has 107 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 10 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX involve engine (16 complaints), unknown or other (11 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints). Other affected components include steering, power train, air bags.
How many crash reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
There are 10 crash reports associated with the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX out of 107 total complaints (9.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
There are 3 fire reports for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX out of 107 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX is acceptable with caveats. It has 107 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX are: 1. ENGINE (16 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 4. STEERING (5 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 16 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Be cautious of suspension and air bag issues, and monitor the check engine light for persistent problems. The 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX has 107 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 107 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 13 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Lower ball joints and Air bags.
What are the known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX include: Lower ball joints, Air bags, Catalytic converter, Check engine light. These are based on patterns found across 107 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Suspension problems, particularly with lower ball joints, and air bag malfunctions are the most common issues.
Why does the check engine light keep coming on?
It could be due to persistent sensor issues that don't resolve after replacements.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Yes, there are recalls for lower ball joints and air bags, which should be checked for.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of suspension and air bag issues, and monitor the check engine light for persistent problems.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Chevrolet Trax
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The data includes 107 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 10 reported crashes, 3 fire incidents, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Chevrolet Trax an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14