2017 Chevrolet Trax problems
The Chevrolet Trax is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013, currently in its second generation.
The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the brand. Development and production were centered in South Korea by GM Korea. A restyled model was also produced as the Buick Encore in North America and as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka in Europe.
In several markets, the vehicle was marketed as the Chevrolet Tracker, and as the Holden Trax in Australia and New Zealand. The Trax became available in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe for the 2013 model year and was released in the United States for the 2015 model year.
In 2019, GM released the replacement of the Trax for China and Latin America, the Tracker. The first-generation Trax continued to be marketed in North America, South Korea, and several other markets until 2022, when it was replaced by the larger second-generation Trax due for the 2024 model year. The second-generation Trax is also marketed in China as the Chevrolet Seeker.
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Common 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to engine issues, heater failure, and the vehicle not starting. These problems are more severe than those found in other small SUVs, leading to more expensive repairs as the vehicle ages.
Engine issues are the most widespread complaint among 2017 Trax owners, with problems typically appearing around 35,000 miles. These issues often manifest as check engine lights caused by sensor error codes. Diagnosing the problem requires using an OBD-II scan tool, and fixing it can cost anywhere from $250 for a failed sensor to over $2,000 for more severe issues like valve problems.
Another common problem reported by 2017 Trax owners is the heater failing, which typically occurs around 20,000 miles. The heater core is known to wear out quickly compared to other small SUVs, and replacing it is a labor-intensive process, costing over $1,500 depending on local labor rates.
The vehicle not starting is also a common problem reported by Trax owners, typically occurring around 25,000 miles. The source of the problem can range from a dead battery, which costs around $150 to replace, to more severe issues like fuel pump problems, which can cost over $800 to fix. If your Trax won't start, you will need to diagnose the source of the problem.
There are three recalls on the 2017 Chevy Trax, with the most serious covering the lower control arms on the suspension, which may separate from the vehicle. Chevy will replace the lower control arms on affected models for free.
While the 2017 Trax has several mechanical issues, it does offer a standard 7-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a more powerful Bose stereo system as an optional upgrade. Standard safety technology is basic, offering a rearview camera, while optional driver assistance features include rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning.
Despite these features, the 2017 Trax has a poor value rating, with depreciation being worse than other SUVs, losing about 15% of its current value per year. The blue book fair purchase price ranges from $10,300 to $20,100, making it less expensive than a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5. However, the frequent and expensive repairs required due to the mechanical issues make it a less attractive option for many buyers.
In conclusion, the 2017 Chevrolet Trax has several common problems related to engine issues, heater failure, and the vehicle not starting. These problems are more severe than those found in other small SUVs, leading to more expensive repairs as the vehicle ages. While the Trax does offer some entertainment and safety technology features, its poor value rating and frequent mechanical issues make it a less attractive option for many buyers.
What are problems with 2017 Chevy Trax?
Common problems found on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax include engine issues, the heater failing, along with the vehicle not starting. Overall, these problems are worse than some other small SUVs on the market, leading to more expensive repairs as the Trax ages.
How many miles does a 2017 Chevy Trax last?
That said, the Trax has a decent built-in shelf life, with a good chance of reaching 200,000 miles, through proper maintenance.
Do Chevy Trax have transmission issues?
Chevy Trax Transmission Problems
Transmission fluid leaks are the most common and urgent sign you need a transmission fluid change or potentially even a complete flush service. It's uncommon, but leaks could again mean there's an issue with your transmission hose.
Are there any recalls on 2017 Chevy Trax?
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.
What problems do the 2017 Chevy Trax have?
Common problems found on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax include engine issues, the heater failing, along with the vehicle not starting. Overall, these problems are worse than some other small SUVs on the market, leading to more expensive repairs as the Trax ages.
How many miles can a 2017 Chevy Trax last?
Almost any car and truck can last at least 100,000 miles if you regularly change your oil, take your vehicle to service appointments, and perform general upkeep. That said, the Trax has a decent built-in shelf life, with a good chance of reaching 200,000 miles, through proper maintenance.
Is Chevy Trax a reliable car?
Repair Pal rates Chevrolet Trax 4.0 out of 5.0 which is relatively above-average. They also state that the severity of repairs and issues is low which means that major repairs are uncommon. Thus, this SUV obtained favorable reliability ratings in recent years.
Do Chevy Trax have transmission issues?
Chevy Trax Transmission Problems
Transmission fluid leaks are the most common and urgent sign you need a transmission fluid change or potentially even a complete flush service. It's uncommon, but leaks could again mean there's an issue with your transmission hose.
2017 Chevrolet Trax car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Trax problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Chevrolet Trax vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Chevrolet Trax
The NHTSA has received 91 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Chevrolet Trax vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-22
- VIN: KL7CJLSB1HB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Oil burning off for no reason and the coming system not worming properly
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB8HL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 at the scene due to a high volume of crashed therefore no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot by the insurance provider. The vehicle was diagnosed that the crash did not meet the criteria for deployment. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-04
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB2HL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 afraid I’m gonna have problems again. Just thank God there was not a car behind me or I would’ve been in an accident and my fault. I have never had an accident. That was my fault.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GNCJPSB7HL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 from home, I tried to drive home. With no heat or defrost my windows started immediately fogging up . I began to try to wipe the windshield with my hand to be able to see to drive. Frost appeared on the inside of the windshield because of being cold outside. I got to my driveway and went to turn in and missed the approach because I could not see. I ended up going down a steep ditch. When I braked my vehicle a stainless steel thermos dislodged from the center console and hit my right knee, injuring me. Chevy Trax and Sonic vehicles from 2014 to 2018 have a defective pigtail from the factory, that causes the heater blower motor to burn up. No recall and as of today Chevy has not manufactured a non defective pig tail. I feel this is a really dangerous situation for people in winter climates. Never knowing when the blower motor will stop working causing impaired visibility due to the car windows fogging up. Spending over $1,800 on repairs, that can never be fixed and as my only form of transportation, I am left with out a safe vehicle to drive. On the Chevy Trax forum you will see pages of people that have the same problem . The local Chevy dealer garage will not make the damage right & are very reluctant to honor the 2 recalls I have had on this car. Arguing with me that there was rodent damage that caused the fan to burn up. Their work order says no damage to the wiring, or no short. Also blaming Landreth automotive. The fan motor burns up with in days of repair even after the last Chevy garage repaired my car themselves, after blaming it on others. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- VIN: 3GNCJNSB3HL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Check engine light comes on. The car jerks or lunges when speeding up or slowing down. As if in the wrong geer. 104,000 miles
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-21
- VIN: KL7CJKSB8HB
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: On February 21, 2024 my driver side front tire exploded, I was in walgreens packing lot. I had my vehicle towed to the dealer and asked what happened was just told I needed a tire. On February 26th, I noticed the back passenger tire had a bulge, again I took to the dealership and they told me I needed a tire, I suggested that the firestone tires may be defective. On Tuesday February 27th I was sitting in my vehicle on my lunch break and heard a pop, I get out of my car and the tire exploded along with the hub cab. This was the back driver side tire. I again took to the dealership and was asked was I going over potholes. Twice when parked the tires just exploded. Very frustrated considering I put 4 new tires on my vehicle in October and in less than one week, I've had to replace 3 tires to the tune of $955.55
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-04
- VIN: 3GNCJLSB8HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: This car consumes oil no matter what you replace. Replaced the pcv valve. Oil cooler and various other parts and still consumes one quart of oil per 100 miles. Now the engine needs replacing due to this issue. Gm was sued for oil consumption on other Chevy cars. This should be included. I have also have every receipt. Oil change and expense from the dealer if needed
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-17
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB8HL
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: turbo charger on all small engine for chevy have been giving people a lot of headaches during the winter months. Chevy is aware thar their turbo chargers are affected by cold weather but still put the turbo into new vehicles. I have fixed my turbocharger three times on my 2017 Trax with no success.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-23
- VIN: KL7CJKSBXHB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated the A/C, and the heater were inoperable, and there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to a faulty wiring. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water pump, the radiator, the lifters, the thermostat, and unknown hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,956.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-18
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB4HL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My Check engine light came on at about 46,000 miles. The mechanic showed me that the oil was burned at looked like chips of metal. He said that the Turbo Charger was cracked also. He replaced everything and flushed the system clean. He video taped the whole repair process. Now, 8,000 miles later, the Check Engine light is back on and the very same problem has repeated itself. I looked on the internet and found HUNDREDS of Blogs with THOUSANDS of Consumers with the same problem. All of them state that the Turbo Charger cracks, leaks into the coolant, over-heats the engine and burns up the oil. They all state that the repair is about $3,000.00. Some are on their 3rd and 4th go-around with this problem. They state that Chevrolet does NOT respond. I, personally, contacted the dealership that sold me my care and reported the problem. I was told that mine was an isolated incident and then they tried to sell me another car. Here is ONLY ONE BLOG with all the consumers' complaints about this ONE MATTER: [XXX] I paid around $35,000.00 for this car at the time of purchase. I paid it off early. You can tell by the low mileage that I do not drive my automobile hard. I keep it well maintained. At 50,000 miles, it cannot be driven until I invest another $3,000.00 in repairs....that I just paid 8,000 miles ago for the the same repeating problem. I need Chevrolet to do one of three things: 1) Resolve the ROOT problem that keeps causing this ongoing problem and fix my car PERMANENTLY of this problem at NO CHARGE; 2) Give me a different model car that has 50,000 miles as an exchange; 3) Refund 2/3 of my money so that I can get a different vehicle. They have left me with no automobile to drive. They act like I am too stupid to understand that the problem lies with them (probably because I am female). They try to convince me to spend yet another 35,000 to 40,000 dollars on a different new car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-20
- VIN: 3GNCJNSB9HL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Cable that controls thermostat to temp knob in car broke and gears that run system stripped.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-21
- VIN: 3GNCJPSB8HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine started to have problems while driving. After parking, would not restart. Mechanic just reported that timing chain broke and caused other damage in engine. Needs new engine. Only has less than 85,000 miles on it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-14
- VIN: KL7CJNSB2HB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The Blower Motor Resistor and Harness are faulty causing smoking and short circuit instead of blowing a fuse. Im afraid this could cause the car to catch on fire. I opened the area where the resistor is located and the equipment reads "MADE IN JAPAN". This makes me concerned that there may be other areas of the electrical system that have not been tested properly for safety.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB6HL
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I purchased this 2017 Chevrolet Trax in Dec 2020 with 36748 miles on it. In I believe 2022 I had to have the front driver side tire rode replaced as it was broken at just a little over 50,000 miles on it. Now at 73,027 miles I had to have both sway bars links replaced as they both were broken as well. Upon further inspection from dealership the also found the left front suspension strut needs replacing. I heard noises from front end when turning with popping and creaking as turning. Now after replacing sway bars I have more popping and creaking coming from front end but not just when turning now it's most of the time now and the steering is pulling at different times. It does not feel safe to drive this vehicle anymore. No light came on dash to warn of any issues at all. I have paid for most repairs on the vehicle, but these Costs are adding up more and more.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3GNCJPSB0HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While driving git a warning light and after a few days there was a loud noise coming from the motor , took it to the dealer told me the motor is broken , car only has 71000 miles on it .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-26
- VIN: 3GNCJLSB0HL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Ac has been repair many times but still blowing out and not working
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-13
- VIN: 3GNCJNSB0HL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Resistor and resistor harness for HVAC continuously fail. About to be on fourth repair as they continue to short out and begin to melt, almost catching fire. Confirmed by dealer previously that it had shorted it out and melted the wiring harness to the resistor. Only symptom prior to failure is smelling hot and then it abruptly shorts out and shuts off and produces small bit of smoke.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-27
- VIN: KL7CJRSB5HB
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Sun roof unexpectedly shattered
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: 3GNCJNSB1HL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Are the super boost on my vehicle is not working and I have took in it to the shop and got a Netflix and they say the boost is brand new, but the valves were exchanged out and still having check engine light stating it’s the boost in the vehicle when going above 60 it loses power and is not accelerate higher
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-26
- VIN: 3GNCJLSB2HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The pcv valve is damaged sucking the out right out my engine
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-14
- VIN: 3GNCJKSB4HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Because of the recall I believe my 2017 Chevy trax has had more wear and tear than normal It's makes it harder to drive the freeway my breaks are going out quicker than normal and there's a screeching sound coming from beneath my car
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-30
- VIN: KL7CJPSB8HB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 12/30/2022 - Check engine light came on. Vehicle struggled to accelerate. No openings available at the mechanics due to holiday. This vehicle is being used for business and travels frequently. 01/03/2023 - Mechanic diagnosed during my scheduled oil change. Check engine light - PO299 popped up (lack of power to turbo charge) check all vacuum lines and clamps all good. If check engine light comes on recommend taking to dealer. 01/05/2023 - Check engine light and StabiliTrax light came on, vehicle wobbled/shook a lot while driving at an intersection. I attempted to drive safely in traffic as the car shook. Returned to the mechanic and it was diagnosed. Valve cover removed and replaced. 01/08/2023 - Check engine light came on while I was getting ready for a long trip. I pulled my car on the side of the road and called for a ride. At the end of the day, I picked up my car and safely drove home on Sunday evening. 01/09/2023 - Contacted Chevrolet dealer (175 Wiwoole St, Hilo, HI 96720) direct. The next diagnostic testing available is two months out: 03/06/2023.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-20
- VIN: 3GNCJNSB7HL
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 2017 Chevrolet Trax mileage 35,703 November 20, 2022 ( second incident)while driving 50 mph on a highway, I lost power steering, acceleration, and dashboard instruments( speedometer & tach) failed. Dashboard message advised of loss of power steering. I was able to drive about one mile before I could safely pull to the side of the road and after stopping the issue resolved itself but check engine light came on but turned off within a 24 hour period. Later found out my son had experienced the same issue with my car one month earlier. December 6 th- Took it to dealer who could not replicate the problem and was unable to provide explanation or solution. This was a frightening safety issue- luckily there was not a lot of traffic when the problem occurred. I am very concerned about driving this car and having this happen again.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-20
- VIN: 3GNCJLSB8HL
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: When attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel will only go so far (it feels stuck) unless pulled hard to the right. After making the right turn, the steering wheel and does not automatically go back as it ahould. This issue has only started within the last week or so.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-20
- VIN: 3gncjlsb4hl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My car is continuously stuttering while driving on the highway and on neighborhood roads/when at the light. I have attempted to get help and am told that it is the turbocharge and that the turbocharge consistently goes out on the vehicle that I own (2017 chevy trax). I do not understand why I can't get it fixed if they are saying they know what it is and that it is something that is happening so often that they know about it. I live in a city and people are always driving too close and too fast. I do not want to die in this car because my turbocharge goes out while I'm on the highway and I can't maneuver fast enough. This has been going on for several months now and no one is able or willing to help.
2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 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 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.
- 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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Negative 2017 Chevrolet Trax car reviews
Positive 2017 Chevrolet Trax car reviews
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I was a bit unsure about the Trax at first, but after seeing it and taking it for a test drive, I fell in love! It's such an attractive little SUV with great mileage. I couldn't be happier!
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I fell in love with my girlfriend's Rootbeer brown car in 2016. What really won me over was how easily it zigzagged through traffic and how simple it was to maneuver in the grocery store parking lot. It was a fun little ride, especially with my girlfriend who always changed her mind about which store to shop at or where to park (why do girls do that? lol). Anyways, the car was perfect for carrying her and her little fluff ball dog. The dog was kind of cool with an awesome attitude. A year later, I wanted to trade in my 1996 Honda Civic. I work as an electrician at one of the biggest multi-car dealerships in the state of Washington, so I know most of the people there. I tried an internet buy, but unfortunately, the people I dealt with were worthless and brain-dead. They priced themselves at $26,000 for a 2016 car with 5200 miles. I found one in Renton, Washington with only 2000 miles. I texted the guy and told him I wouldn't pay a cent over $17,000. I ended up getting a 2017 Chevy Premier that was fully loaded.
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Good car, lots of features. The only issue is that I was unable to use Bluetooth voice controls to make phone calls. It's like Bluetooth lite even though the owner's manual says you can. However, after several attempts, the GM team got it to allow full hands-free voice controls. I really appreciate the hard work put in by GM and the local dealer to solve the issue. Thank you both!
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My experience with the Bozarth Lone Tree location has been less than ideal. However, I must say that the owner has been very helpful throughout the process. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the car I purchased, such as incorrect mileage information on the title, and reluctance to clean the car before releasing it to me. Additionally, there were problems with service maintenance on issues that existed prior to the purchase. Despite this, I was able to get these problems addressed after complaining to the owner, Ed Bozarth. I was amazed and pleased with the solutions he presented to address these problems. I also appreciate the manager of maintenance and his staff member, Ed, for addressing an exterior problem with my car after yet another poor customer service issue erupted. Although my experience was traumatic, I hope that the dealership will improve their customer service and integrity in the future.
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You got your 2017 LT used in August of 2017 with only 820 miles on the ticket. The Trax has great fuel economy, great reliability and it fits your needs well. The only downsides you can think of are that the sight lines are pretty awful when changing lanes and to have any kind of safe view out the back you need to lower the rear head rests. The ride isn’t exactly smooth either. But all in all, if it towed more, you would get another Trax.
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Are you having problems with your 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
Nestor Johnston 2024-10-11
I paid almost $30000.00 for this vehicle, but unfortunately, I have experienced several issues with it. The front driver's seat has already gone bad at only 3700 miles, making loud cracking noises and the bottom of the seat foam has gone flat, uneven, and collapsed. Additionally, the engine and transmission have not been performing well, with the engine making a grinding noise at start-up and the transmission upshifting frequently when accelerated. The all-wheel-drive system has turned off unexpectedly while driving in the snow, and the traction control still works even when turned off manually. The body also creaks over wavy deviations in the road, and the gas mileage is only 17.4 mpg. The ride quality has deteriorated in just 3700 miles, making it uncomfortable to drive. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle, as it has not met my expectations for a quality car. I have even had to sue GM with the Lemon Law in my state and was able to get back 20% of the car because they deemed it 75% a lemon. The latest issue with the car is an exhaust leak, and I received a notice from GM about purge valve and emissions problems, with an extended warranty on that. Overall, I strongly advise against buying this car and suggest looking for a better quality vehicle.
Fritz Bahringer 2024-10-04
This is the first car I ever bought new. Although it has served me well, it has had a few issues. We have had to replace the valve cover twice and the water pump recently. I am not particularly hard on my vehicles, so I was surprised by these issues. It is time to replace the brakes, but that is normal wear and tear. Unfortunately, my radio barely comes in, even after unscrewing and screwing back in the antenna. It only works for a few miles before becoming staticky. However, the Bluetooth works well as long as it maintains a signal. Despite these issues, I have enjoyed the perfect size of this car, but I think it's time to trade it in.
Edgardo McDermott 2024-10-04
Your brakes may feel spongy and have a lot of play, and it would be nice if the headlights turned with the car. Additionally, you may experience loud road noise and a bumpy ride. Have you considered air ride to improve your driving experience?
Fausto Wilderman 2024-07-18
I recently traded in my Equinox lease for a Trax and have been enjoying it, especially with its impressive fuel efficiency of over 34 mpg, sometimes even reaching 37 mpg. However, I have encountered some issues with the door locks malfunctioning and the security alarm going off when I open the door. I took it in for repairs and unfortunately, the problem persisted even after two weeks. Despite being told that only two other cars have experienced this issue, I am concerned as this is a leased car that I am still making payments on and cannot currently drive. As a loyal GM customer with a family who also drives GM cars and a father who worked at GM for over 30 years, I am hoping for a resolution to this problem soon.
Bradford O'Reilly 2024-04-09
I really liked the size and appearance of the car. However, I had to recall it to fix the front wheels bar/rod or something, 1-1/2 years after I purchased it. It was a serious issue that could have caused harm to me or others. Additionally, the engine light began coming on 2-1/2 years after purchasing it. I have owned 3 other new cars and 1 used car in my life, and the Trax has given me more problems in the first 3 years than any of my other cars, even the used one that I had for 9 years. I always kept up with general maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and air filter changes. After 8 to 9 years, I never experienced having to constantly check what's wrong with the car because the engine light keeps coming on or the car sputtering. The cost of all these issues has been too much for me to handle, and I cannot afford it. I believe that after so many issues, the price should be lowered or the car should be taken back, and I should be let out of the loan. I apologize for the negative review, but I feel like I may be saving someone's life. You never know who's going through depression or anxiety these days. That's why I had to let someone know that I am praying for every owner of the Trax that's struggling financially. You'll be okay. Don't give up!