2017 Chevrolet Trax steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving, speedometer/RPM dial both go to 0. The “Service Stabilitrak” message comes on followed by the “Service Power Steering, Drive With Care” message. The check engine light will also sometimes appear. The transmission is also affected (jerking when changing gears, inability to accelerate…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
“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…”
filed Feb 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Trax | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Trax | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 Trax | 15 | 11% |
| 2018 Trax | 9 | 9% |
| 2016 Trax | 14 | 12% |
| 2015 Trax | 13 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.