Is the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX reliable?

The 2017 Chevrolet TRAX has 181 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX?

Top problems: ENGINE (45 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (25 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (22 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Contact any Chevrolet dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Chevrolet TRAX?

The 2017 Chevrolet TRAX gets 28 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1714. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Chevrolet TRAX?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX is approximately $1,652/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Chevrolet TRAX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet TRAX has 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 150. The most common issue is engine problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: when first purchased this car i had it for a month and when connected to bluetooth i couldn't hear the other party and other party would hear loud noises i took it in to diagnose and they said it was fine. not the case continued to happen to this day. about 3 months into buying it when starting it d. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 5 crash reports 2 injuries

181

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

45 complaints

25%

• WHEN FIRST PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAD IT FOR A MONTH AND WHEN CONNECTED TO BLUETOOTH I COULDN'T HEAR THE OTHER PARTY AND OTHER PARTY WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISES I TOOK IT IN TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. NOT THE CASE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN TO THIS DAY. ABOUT 3 MONTHS INTO BUYING IT WHEN STARTING IT D
• IN COLD WEATHER DRIVING, 2017 CHEVY TRAX WILL THROW A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 20 MINUTES AFTER STARTUP, WHICH SHUTS DOWN THE VEHICLES ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. THIS HAPPENS IN TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. CODE SAYS TURBO FREEZING. THE VEHICLE WILL GO MAX 40MPH UPHILL ON THE HIGHWAY AND MAX 60MPH ON FLAT
• COLD WEATHER CAUSED TURBO SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE GO INTO LIMP MODE. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. PARTS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER FOR 2 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED WITH JUST UNDER 19,000 MILES ON IN DECEMBER 2017. ON DECEMBER 30TH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“WHEN FIRST PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAD IT FOR A MONTH AND WHEN CONNECTED TO BLUETOOTH I COULDN'T HEAR THE OTHER PARTY AND OTHER PARTY WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISES I TOOK IT IN TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. NOT THE CASE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN TO THIS DAY. ABOUT 3 MONTHS INTO BUYING IT WHEN STARTING IT D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX

Based on 94 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 24K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 44K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 34K mi · 13 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 32K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 16K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 52K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT18/04/2019

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Chevrolet TRAX

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,715

Per month

$143

Per mile

14.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Chevrolet TRAX

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,652

Full coverage / month

$138

Liability only / year

$600

vs US avg

-1%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1652

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Chevrolet TRAX Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

45K mi

Engine coolant

150K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

23K mi

Engine air filter

45K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

45K mi

GM Oil Life System dynamically calculates oil change interval. DEXOS-approved oil required.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Chevrolet New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Chevrolet. If you're buying a used 2017 TRAX, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chevrolet dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 181 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHEN FIRST PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAD IT FOR A MONTH AND WHEN CONNECTED TO BLUETOOTH I COULDN'T HEAR THE OTHER PARTY AND OTHER PARTY WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISES I TOOK IT IN TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. NOT THE CASE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN TO THIS DAY. ABOUT 3 MONTHS INTO BUYING IT WHEN STARTING IT D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THE VEHICLE'S SHIFTER CONSOLE DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT NIGHT, LEAVING ONE TO GUESS WHAT FUNCTION THEY ARE IN (PARK, REVERSE, DRIVE). A VERY TINY NOTIFICATION IS ON THE ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD, BUT IF THAT FAILS, THEN THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT FUNCTION THE VEHICLE IS IN. CHEVY SAYS THAT THE FEATURE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 14, 2017 WHERE I HIT A DOG AND MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DIDN'T BELIEVE THAT I HIT A DOG AND IT CAUSED THIS DAMAGE. I CONTACTED GM TO SEE IF THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE BUT THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREY CHEVROLET (4949 SW HOVDE RD, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367, (360) 329-2916) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Chevrolet dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)