2017 Chevrolet Trax Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 22%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, 22% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,850 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the interstate going 75 MPH my doors keep locking and unlocking as well as the theft alarm going off. The theft alarm is going off every 5 minutes. We have tried unhooking the battery to reset but this did not work.”
NHTSA complaint #11302622, filed 2020-01, 118,000 miles“On jan, 4th, 2021 about 9am my 2017 chevy TRAX died on the interstate. The service power steering light came on car just quit . I managed to pull over on the side of the road. Tried to restart it with no luck. Had it towed to engall' s auto shop in new jersey.as I was an hour away from home. Rented a car so I could get home. The next day engels call said the ECM is dead. Had the TRAX towed to motion chevy delearship. They confirmed that the ECM needed replaced. . Ordered the ECM 0n the 5th and replaced on the7th. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388363, filed 2021-01, 65,000 miles“On three separate occasions, I went to my Chevrolet store and told them about how my gas gauge was not working correctly. I would fill my TRAX up, and instead of it moving to full, the gauge stayed at 1/2 tank. I never knew what the correct level of gas was in my vehicle. I even took pictures of the levels before and after the fill up, but they laughed it off, 3 times and said there were not any codes coming up, so it was okay. The 4th time I went, another company bought out the prior owner and said he had to replace the module. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257231, filed 2019-09, 5,000 miles“I drove my TRAX yesterday with no problems whatsoever, this morning I get into my vehicle at home, start the car and within two minutes, its full of smoke coming from under the hood, the engine light comes on and the front of the TRAX starts making horrible noises and shaking. I turn the car off and let it sit for a few minutes, try to start it up again and it will not turn over. There are no fluids on the ground, no wiring that I could see undone, not sure on what the problem is. I do have it being towed to a certified dealership to get it looked at and praying fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11407562, filed 2021-04, 63,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 38 | 39% |
| 2024 | 67 | 37% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 40% |
| 2020 | 28 | 29% |
| 2019 | 25 | 18% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 22% |
| 2016 | 24 | 20% |
| 2015 | 23 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
44 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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