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Chevrolet Trax

2017 only

171 classified complaints 3 recalls

79,289 sold in the US for 2017.

14 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017 Chevrolet Trax have 171 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 42,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Trax report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 29 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 42,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 24 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Median onset: 12,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 12 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 9,591 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 11 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 2 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 28,000 miles. 55.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 14,900 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 7 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 1,008 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017 compare with other Trax years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017 model year. See the full Chevrolet Trax report for every year and full specs/safety data.