2017 Chevrolet Trax Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, 9% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 am now beginning to the experience serious problems with the car I can be driving at 45 at shakes and vibrates and then this speedometer go down and I have to pull over and it cuts off in the middle of the highway I have not drove in this car over a week because of the safety features that I feel I am in atlanta georgia and I traffic is bumper-to-bumper and I do not feel safe and driving this car something that I had purchased to treat myself to pay off my car is fairly brand new when I got my car my car had only 6 miles on it and I have maintained the service on this car this car is…”
NHTSA complaint #11258841, filed 2019-09, 1 miles“It’s either my ball joints or the suspension or the arms. But they have a recall of the same exact issues I’m having but my car isnt part of the recalled list. But I am having the same issues and I’m at 109k miles. And i wasn’t in an accident. It actually started happening after I had my car in the shop to replace my turbo. Since ive gotten it back it sounds and drives horribly and from what I’m hearing its my ball joints or suspension or arms to that.”
NHTSA complaint #11644417, filed 2025-02“I purchased this 2017 Chevrolet Trax in Dec 2020 with 36748 miles on it. In I believe 2022 I had to have the front driver side tire rode replaced as it was broken at just a little over 50,000 miles on it. Now at 73,027 miles I had to have both sway bars links replaced as they both were broken as well. Upon further inspection from dealership the also found the left front suspension strut needs replacing. I heard noises from front end when turning with popping and creaking as turning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544360, filed 2023-09“A 2017-2019 Chevrolet TRAX recall was issued that will repair problems with joints in the front lower control arms that may have been improperly welded, causing the control arms to separate from the suvs. I have been told not to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns. The recall was issued in april so I have now been without a vehicle for over four months. Neither a Chevrolet dealer nor the Chevrolet headquarters will do anything to provide a rental car until they can determine when they can repair the vehicle. What are my options?”
NHTSA complaint #11252317, filed 2019-08Related recalls
- 19V652000Sep 12, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2015–2018
- 19V312000Apr 18, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
44 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology