2017 Chevrolet Trax: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Chevrolet Trax has 109 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag *first generation (2014-2022 w/ 1.4l turbo engine):.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

109
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Chevrolet Trax vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
41
electrical system
24
steering
19
suspension
10
service brakes
9

Recalls affecting the 2017 Trax

suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Campaign 19V312000

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 t…

suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Campaign 19V652000

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 t…

air bags:frontal

Campaign 16V651000

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 ES…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the first-generation models (approximately 2014-2022), owner feedback is overwhelmingly negative, characterized by very frequent and severe mechanical failures leading to high repair costs and widespread distrust

  • *First Generation (2014-2022 w/ 1.4L Turbo Engine):
  • Turbocharger failure — Requires replacement, often linked to other engine damage. Cost reports range from $2,100 to $6,000. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Engine failure — Catastrophic failures including melted cylinders, holes in engine blocks, and complete replacements. Often occurs under 100,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Timing chain issues — Causes persistent check engine lights (P0016, P0017 codes) and requires expensive replacement. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Oil consumption/burning — Significant oil loss, leading to engine damage. Linked to PCV valve and valve cover issues. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Trax.

Typical used price

Used Trax listings typically run $21,250–$22,891 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

Other Trax model years

2022 Trax
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