2017 Chevrolet Trax Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, 8% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased a new 2017 TRAX. At the 3 year mark or near, I heard a squeal from time to time while driving forward. At no time did the brake squeal when applying the brake. At 9500 miles ( 3years)when the squeak happened , no warning lights or onstar indicated there was a brake issue. Monthly updates as to car maintenance also indicated no issues. Upon taking the car to the dealer for service, I was told that mud and dirt got into the brakes and that the car needed new brakes, pads, caliper slides, rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360449, filed 2020-09, 9,500 miles“I purchased a new 2017 TRAX on july 15, 2017. Since I got the car I heard a squeak from the rear brakes. I took it back to the dealer and they told me that it is a new car and the squeal will go away. It did not go away. I have taken the car to the dealer 5 times and they keep telling me the rear brakes are ok. I want the dealer to inspect the rear breaks and fix it. Also I want the left- and right-front lower-control arms, inspect and replacing them as necessary to prevent a fatal accident. My car only has 29, 600 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362472, filed 2020-10, 15 miles“First problem with my TRAX 2017 was when my elementary school kid pulled the seat belt to snap her booster seat and it never rolled back. Stays stretched and doesn't retract. I thought it was not a big deal and moved her on the other side. Yesterday I got the engine light on and my car just slowed down for no reason. I was already scared and wondering if it is safe to drive with the kids on the back but was on the middle of the road with no place to pull over so I kept going but my car would no go over 30mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171757, filed 2019-01, 28,000 miles“When first purchased this car I had it for a month and when connected to bluetooth I couldn't hear the other party and other party would hear loud noises I took it in to diagnose and they said it was fine. Not the case continued to happen to this day. About 3 months into buying it when starting it delayed as if I had a couple years old car I think the starter is warning me it is going to give me problems. Also when braking is doesn't stop as if I had a new car it delays and I have almost crashed a couple times in serious traffic it has breaks as if it was an old car”
NHTSA complaint #11067380, filed 2018-02, 2,000 miles“Sitting at a stoplight on a slight hill, With my foot on the break, my car started rolling backwards. When it started rolling, I pressed harder on the break and it kept rolling. I had to slam and put the car in park for it to stop. After I got it stopped, I put it back in drive and then it was okay. There had to be something wrong with my break it to do that. I have to drive long distance and I’m afraid I’m gonna have problems again. Just thank God there was not a car behind me or I would’ve been in an accident and my fault. I have never had an accident. That was my fault.”
NHTSA complaint #11587035, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
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- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
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- 10251700Feb 19, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 32% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 12 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 6 | 24% |
| 2020 | 12 | 12% |
| 2019 | 14 | 10% |
| 2018 | 9 | 9% |
| 2017 | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
44 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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