2017 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 114 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The EPA rates it 27 to 28 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 114
- Crashes / fires reported
- 10 / 3
- EPA combined
- 27–28 MPG
2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls
SuspensionSep 12, 2019 · NHTSA 19V652000+
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 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 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.
SuspensionApr 18, 2019 · NHTSA 19V312000+
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.
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.
Air BagsSep 8, 2016 · NHTSA 16V651000+
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine44
- Electrical System25
- Unknown or Other22
- Steering19
- Power Train10
- Suspension10
- Fuel/Propulsion System9
- Service Brakes9
2017 Chevrolet Trax gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax | 1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,300 |
| Trax AWD | 1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, most recently for the suspension (Sep 12, 2019). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Trax problems?
Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (44), electrical system (25), unknown or other (22).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Trax at 27 to 28 MPG combined (best version: 25 city / 33 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.