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2017 Chevrolet Trax Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, 23% of its 113 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 31,850. There are no related recalls for this area on file.

Electrical System complaints
26
23% of 113
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
31,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Loss of power steering assist accompanied by warning lights and engine light illumination, sometimes with sudden speed drops.
  • Sudden stalling or loss of acceleration at highway speed with digital speedometer and RPM readouts jumping to zero and back.
  • Instrument panel or dashboard going dark or inoperable, paired with battery and check engine lights coming on.
  • Doors locking and unlocking on their own along with the theft alarm repeatedly sounding while driving.
  • Fuel gauge failing to register correctly after fill-ups, staying stuck at a mid-level reading.
  • Shifter console lacking illumination at night, making it hard to tell which gear the vehicle is in.

When 2017 Chevrolet Trax electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Trax electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2017Nov 2018Jan 2020Apr 2021Dec 2022Oct 2023Feb 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Trax model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20130 (0%)
  2. 20140 (0%)
  3. 201523 (24%)
  4. 201622 (19%)
  5. 201726 (23%)
  6. 201818 (18%)
  7. 201925 (19%)
  8. 202026 (28%)
  9. 20219 (38%)
  10. 20221 (11%)
  11. 202473 (43%)
  12. 202530 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA has 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Trax, which is 23% of all 113 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2017 Trax.
At what mileage do 2017 Trax electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Trax is 31,850 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to electrical system complaints on the 2017 Trax, with no reported fires.
How does 2017 compare to other Trax model years for electrical complaints?
The 2017 Trax's 23% share is similar to 2015 (24%) and 2016 (19%), but lower than 2024 (43%) and 2021 (38%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.