The Lemon Index2017 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax is better than average by owner complaints: 53 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 63, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 27 to 28 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 114 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 50K miles on the car (52 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
This car is been having problems since months of me buying it frustrated just beacause have to be alot in the dealer and long hours waiting
2017 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11145247
More owner reports
I bought it 2017 after a month my computer box is broken I'm lucky because it's under warranty. Every year in my dash board it always show up check services. Now my car is check engine.
NHTSA complaint 11373202
As I was driving all the lights and pictures started to flash on the dash board. The car wheel didnt want to turn and hot very hard to steer. The service engine light keeps flashing on and off. Its riding crazy. It was in motion.
NHTSA complaint 11279146
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 63; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (26%), electrical (23%) and steering (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have?
3 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax get?
27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Trax safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,400 and 50,800 miles. The middle report was at 26,800 miles, from 52 complaints.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works