First generation (U200)
2017 Chevrolet Trax
The most reported problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax is misfire, with 20 complaints, usually around 80,000 miles.
- 113owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 43,956median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax has 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 10 Trax model years since 2015, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- The 2017 sits level with the years around it, at 11 complaints for each year on the road next to 11 for the 2016 and 11 for the 2018.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, misfire, covers 20 of the 113 complaints (18%), and turbo problems is next with 15 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 10 owners who gave a mileage for misfire saw it by about 19,000 miles, and half by about 80,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 12 of the 113 complaints (11%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 5 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 5 of 10, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 3 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 22 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 12. So far in 2026, 9 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: check engine light or misfire, 20 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
113 complaints is 2.4 times fewer than the median 2017 model on this site and 2.7 times fewer than the median 2017 SUV. Among the 6 Trax model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet filed 1,029 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. 45 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Check engine light or misfire 21 bulletins · 20 complaints
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
19 more on this problem
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
Plus 9 older ones not listed here.
Turbo failure or loss of boost 5 bulletins · 15 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
3 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater and a front fascia blocker to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and ...
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 12 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
17139 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have delamination on the electronic control module (ECM) printed circuit board (PCB) causing open circuits. This condition may result in possible no start or stall. Dealers are to replace and reprogram the ECM.
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 5 bulletins · 10 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the BCM and PSCM to correct a condition of Service Power Steering Message Displayed, U0100 and/or U1814-02 Set will not Clear, Blown Fuse F6DA, Rejected by Control Module Error Messageâ.
3 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CLEAR ALL ACTIVE PULL COMPENSATION LEARNED LIMITS IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON A STEERING DRIFT OR PULL CONDITION WHERE THE VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO PULL OR DRIFT IN THE ...
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 6 bulletins · 10 complaints
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General ...
4 more on this problem
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage.
This informational bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope
This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 9 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
1 more on this problem
This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 6 complaints
Special Coverage Adjustment. Certain vehicles, there may be a coolant leak at the radiator. Dealers are to replace condenser, radiator, fan, charge air cooler and piping, and A/C pipes. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
Special Coverage - certain vehicles there may be a coolant leak at the radiator. Dealers are to replace condenser, radiator, fan, charge air cooler and piping, and A/C pipes.
Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
Complaints filed by year
22 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Misfire, with 20 of the 113 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 80,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Of the 59 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 15,000 miles and half by about 44,000.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has about as many complaints as both the 2016 and the 2018: 11 a year against 11 and 11.
How many 2017 Chevrolet Trax complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
12 of them (11%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for misfire on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
No recall on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax is on the same system as misfire. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.