Does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, the most recent reported on September 12, 2019 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (44 complaints), followed by electrical system (25).

How many 2017 Chevrolet Trax complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls and problems

3 recalls and 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax.

recalls

114

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint

NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · reported September 12, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 93,722 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · reported April 18, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 112,958 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive · Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · reported September 8, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine44
Electrical system25
Unknown or other22
Steering19
Power train10
Suspension10
Fuel/propulsion system9
Service brakes9
Vehicle speed control7
Electronic stability control (ESC)6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 7, 2026 · Engine
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…

Sep 24, 2026 · Engine
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…

Sep 22, 2026 · Electrical system
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…

Jul 21, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Turbocharger on my 2017 Chevy Trax failed at approximately 80,000 miles. Took it in for repair and they reported that upon examination a 299 code appeared and the turbocharger needed to be replaced. Check engines light also came on.

Jul 8, 2026 · Power train
I work from home, so I drive my car maybe once a week and only on flat highways. One day, I heard a loud booming crack and then suddenly the vehicle was making a grinding noise and pulling strangely. I drove directly to a mechanic and had them looked at the vehicle since it was highly concerning to me. They said that…

Trax model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	2	0	0	0
2015	7	96	13	2
2016	5	120	9	2
2017	3	114	10	3
2018	2	102	2	2
2019	2	136	9	2
2020	0	98	5	2

Across all years, the 2024 Trax has the most complaints (180). All Chevrolet Trax years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, the most recent reported on September 12, 2019 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?: Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (44 complaints), followed by electrical system (25).
How many 2017 Chevrolet Trax complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 7, 2026.