2017 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 48 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact was driving . While driving 35 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and smoke was seen coming from the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle, exited, and noticed flames under the engine and front tires. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined by a dealer or independent mechanic.
Cold weather caused turbo system to freeze and the vehicle go into limp mode. Unable to accelerate. Parts on national backorder for 2 months. I purchased this vehicle used with just under 19,000 miles on in december 2017. On december 30th the check engine light came on and the vehicle went into limp mode while accelerating on the highway (previous had let the vehicle go through 2 start up cycles and went about 5 miles down the road before I had an issue). The weather was around -20 f.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints