There are 19 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traxin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The catalytic converter is failing and there is an oil leak somewhere within the engine system that is producing a burning smell from the heating vents.
1) Component - Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve 2) Car temporarily stalling on freeway in traffic 3) Independent Service Center, yes 4) Others, yes, Independent Service Center. 5) No warning lamps appeared until after many incidents
Loss of heat due to radiator leak. I found A192219310 out on the NHTSA site for Chevy TRAX used as Maven vehicles, but nothing about radiator issues on my GM account in the warranty section. .My car is a 2017 with 49251 miles. Light driving. The dealer was not aware of any issues with radiators. If I had known of the issues I would have had a pressure test sooner.
Coolant is leaking and causing engine to overheat.
Engine failed after turbo recall replacement- was told I would now need to replace the engine at $10,000. It will no longer run. Drove onto the lot could not drive it away after replacement of turbo which was replaced under recall.
Around early Feb the engine started having issues. The vehicle would jerk and stall while driving and stopped in the middle of a busy street at a red light. And another time when going around a high traffic uphill turn. Around February 14 the car stopped on me and I had to have it towed to my mechanic and rent a vehicle so that everyone in the household could get to work and not lose our jobs. My mechanic confirmed that the turbo engine was failing just like it did in April of 2022. That time it was still covered under the manufacturer's warranty. In March I received a letter from GMC announcing issues with their Turbo Gas engine, stating all the issues I had experienced both times. I was directed to a GMC dealer near me, but they refused to fix the issue and instead told me they can "break my car down for $560 and then when they find the issue they would quote me a price for repairs." They refused to only order the turbo engine and repair it for free like the GMC letter stated. I have not been able to get the issue addressed.
turbo charger on all small engine for chevy have been giving people a lot of headaches during the winter months. Chevy is aware thar their turbo chargers are affected by cold weather but still put the turbo into new vehicles. I have fixed my turbocharger three times on my 2017 Trax with no success.
This car consumes oil no matter what you replace. Replaced the pcv valve. Oil cooler and various other parts and still consumes one quart of oil per 100 miles. Now the engine needs replacing due to this issue. Gm was sued for oil consumption on other Chevy cars. This should be included. I have also have every receipt. Oil change and expense from the dealer if needed
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated the A/C, and the heater were inoperable, and there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to a faulty wiring. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water pump, the radiator, the lifters, the thermostat, and unknown hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,956.
Engine started to have problems while driving. After parking, would not restart. Mechanic just reported that timing chain broke and caused other damage in engine. Needs new engine. Only has less than 85,000 miles on it.
While driving git a warning light and after a few days there was a loud noise coming from the motor , took it to the dealer told me the motor is broken , car only has 71000 miles on it .
The pcv valve is damaged sucking the out right out my engine
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed again that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,981.
Because of the recall I believe my 2017 Chevy trax has had more wear and tear than normal It's makes it harder to drive the freeway my breaks are going out quicker than normal and there's a screeching sound coming from beneath my car
12/30/2022 - Check engine light came on. Vehicle struggled to accelerate. No openings available at the mechanics due to holiday. This vehicle is being used for business and travels frequently. 01/03/2023 - Mechanic diagnosed during my scheduled oil change. Check engine light - PO299 popped up (lack of power to turbo charge) check all vacuum lines and clamps all good. If check engine light comes on recommend taking to dealer. 01/05/2023 - Check engine light and StabiliTrax light came on, vehicle wobbled/shook a lot while driving at an intersection. I attempted to drive safely in traffic as the car shook. Returned to the mechanic and it was diagnosed. Valve cover removed and replaced. 01/08/2023 - Check engine light came on while I was getting ready for a long trip. I pulled my car on the side of the road and called for a ride. At the end of the day, I picked up my car and safely drove home on Sunday evening. 01/09/2023 - Contacted Chevrolet dealer (175 Wiwoole St, Hilo, HI 96720) direct. The next diagnostic testing available is two months out: 03/06/2023.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of an oil leak in the engine compartment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
I HAVE A 2017 CHEVY TRAX WITH A 1.4L TURBO. I HAVE AROUND 82,000 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK IT STARTED RUNNING ROUGH SO I CHECKED THE OIL AND THERE WAS NONE. AND THEN REALIZED THE INTAKE GASKET WAS COMPLETELY SHOT. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT CYLINDER 3 RING WAS SHOT. THAT BEING SAID THEY WANTED 2500 FOR A REBUILD AND WHEN I ASKED IF I WOULD GET SOME ASSISTANCE FROM GM IT CAME DOWN TO I WASN'T A LOYAL CUSTOMER THEY WEREN'T GOING TO HELP. JUST BECAUSE ALL SERVICE WASN'T DONE THERE. AND NOW I HAVE A CAR WITH A BAD MOTOR AT 82K MILES. TO ME THAT SEEMS LIKE A A DEFECTIVE RING FROM WHEN THE MOTOR WAS BUILT. THEY SAY NO OF COURSE. I'M VERY IN SATISFIED AND IN AWE ON THIS SITUATION. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM CHEVY AGAIN.
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 930. *TT
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. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND A SOLENOID WAS REPLACED FOR THE TURBO SYSTEM. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD BUT NOT AS COLD AS THE FIRST TIME THE ISSUE OCCURRED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I WAS PROBABLY ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND HAD RAN THE VEHICLE THROUGH A REMOTE START CYCLE. I WAS ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 MONTHS AS THE PART I NEEDED FOR TSB # 16-NA-405 (DATED 12/23/16) WAS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE WEATHER WARMED UP, SO THE DEALERSHIP LET ME HAVE THE VEHICLE BACK UNTIL THE PART CAME IN. SHORTLY AFTER THE PART I NEEDED CAME IN, SO THE TSB WAS COMPLETED. CHEVY HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE TURBO SYSTEM FREEZING FOR OVER A YEAR, YET THEY SELL VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE IN COLD WEATHER STATES. CHEVY DID NOT SEEM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, SO I AM HOPING TO WARN OTHERS AND GET THE WORD OUT. I SPOKE TO SOMEONE WHO ALSO HAS A TRAX AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ACTUALLY HAD THEIR VEHICLE START SMOKING AFTER THE REPAIR, AND THE REPAIR HAD TO ME MADE OVER. CHEVY NEEDS TO MAKE SURE THIS IS FIXED IN ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS TURBO SYSTEM, SO SOMEONE DOES GET STRANDED OR IN AN ACCIDENT.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026