2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls, newest first
Sep 12, 2019Suspension, FrontGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Risk: A partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · General Motors LLC
Apr 18, 2019Suspension, FrontGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Risk: A partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 8, 2016Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014 to 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014 to 2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2017 Chevrolet Trax has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.