2017 Chevrolet Trax
Common Problems
Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Electrical system issues leading to multiple warning lights
12complaintsHigh severityElectricalMultiple warning lights appear simultaneously, indicating various electrical system failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Turbocharger Failure
7complaintsHigh severityEngineMultiple reports of turbocharger failure leading to engine stalling and loss of power.
$1,200–$2,800est. turbocharger replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Power steering system intermittent failure
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering intermittently fails, causing the power steering assist warning light to illuminate.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Overheating
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine overheats due to coolant leaks or other cooling system issues.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Air Conditioning System Failure
3complaintsLow severityOtherAir conditioning system repeatedly fails, requiring multiple repairs.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Suspension System Failure
3complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components such as sway bar links and struts break or fail, leading to instability.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V312000, 19V652000
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Airbag deployment failure during collision
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags failed to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
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Suspension system failures leading to rollover incidents
2complaintsSafety riskSuspensionSuspension system failures have led to rollover incidents and crashes.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V312000, 19V652000
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Turbo system freezing in cold weather causing limp mode
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe turbo system freezes in cold weather, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode and lose acceleration capability.
$1,200–$2,800est. turbocharger replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Unexplained window shattering
2complaintsSafety riskOtherWindows shatter without any impact or external force, posing a safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.