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2017 Chevrolet Trax Premier FWD

The 2017 Chevrolet Trax Premier FWD is a 138-hp turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,100 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,100
MSRP with Destination$26,995
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine TypeECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged DOHC I-4 (RPO LUV)
Horsepower138 hp
Torque148 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cyl, dual continuous VVT
Bore and Stroke72.5 x 82.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCompound crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 12, 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V652000

Apr 18, 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V312000

Sep 8, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V651000

114 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX

Owner Complaints

114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet TRAX (10 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine44
Electrical System25
Unknown Or Other22
Steering19
Power Train10
Suspension10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 7, 2026 · Engine
“My 2017 Chevrolet Trax experiences intermittent engine rough running, hesitation and loss of power when accelerating from a stop. It runs especially rough around the shift into second gear. At idle…”
Sep 24, 2026 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“This car has experienced the same dangerous symptoms as reported in many cases on this site. Similar examples are NHTSA ID# 11756485, 11766116, 11756485 (nearly identical). What can I do. This 2017…”
Sep 22, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine
“I am filing this formal complaint regarding a severe, recurring, and catastrophic electrical and vehicle control system failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Trax. On multiple occasions while driving at…”
Jul 21, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Turbocharger on my 2017 Chevy Trax failed at approximately 80,000 miles. Took it in for repair and they reported that upon examination a 299 code appeared and the turbocharger needed to be replaced…”
Jul 8, 2026 · Power Train
“I work from home, so I drive my car maybe once a week and only on flat highways. One day, I heard a loud booming crack and then suddenly the vehicle was making a grinding noise and pulling strangely…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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