2017 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle engine light came on XXX and was driven immediately to Auto Zone to check the code. The code showed P0299. The vehicle was then taken 2 miles home and parked. It was towed to Lake Chevrolet in [XXX] on XXX to prevent any engine damage from occurring due to the failed turbo. Upon Lake's…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally request reimbursement or goodwill assistance for the repair of the turbocharger on my Chevrolet Trax, which failed unexpectedly and caused my vehicle to stall in the middle of the freeway, creating a serious safety hazard. I had previously reported…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 15 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 48 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 22% |
| 2019 Trax | 35 | 26% |
| 2018 Trax | 29 | 29% |
| 2016 Trax | 43 | 37% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.