2017 Chevrolet Trax steering problems

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · WI

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 properly, revving). Power steering goes in and out. Car doesn’t feel safe to drive while it’s happening. No triggers or commonalities known. Car goes back to normal when left off and turned back on. Code U0073 "Control Module Communication Bus 'A' Off” appeared with at home OBD2 scanner.

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · FL

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

2017 Chevrolet Trax mileage 35,703 November 20, 2022 ( second incident)while driving 50 mph on a highway, I lost power steering, acceleration, and dashboard instruments( speedometer & tach) failed. Dashboard message advised of loss of power steering. I was able to drive about one mile before I could safely pull to the side of the road and after stopping the issue resolved itself but check engine light came on but turned off within a 24 hour period. Later found out my son had experienced the same issue with my car one month earlier. December 6 th- Took it to dealer who could not replicate the problem and was unable to provide explanation or solution. This was a frightening safety issue- luckily there was not a lot of traffic when the problem occurred. I am very concerned about driving this car and having this happen again.

Filed Sep 4, 2022 · Steering · MO

When attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel will only go so far (it feels stuck) unless pulled hard to the right. After making the right turn, the steering wheel and does not automatically go back as it ahould. This issue has only started within the last week or so.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Steering · 25,600 miles · MI

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated when attempting to make a left or right turn when the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact mentioned that as the failure progresses an abnormal noise was heard when the failure occurs. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gearbox to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,600.

Filed Jun 5, 2021 · Engine, Steering · FL

Tires, suspension, water pump, water pump belt, thermostat alignment very often change tires because of alignment

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 44,200 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering failed intermittently. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The power steering regained functionality and the check engine warning illuminated and then went away. The failure recurred once. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,200.

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 65,000 miles · PA

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. The servvice guy calls me and tells me that the module in the steering column is bad and have to change the whole column.. The service then said that the ECM was covered by extended warranty, but the column would have to be paid out of pocket..$1,235.00. When I called chevy customer service they said that they pay $88.00 of the bill...with all of the complaints how is this not a recall issue????????

Filed Jul 23, 2020 · Steering · 42,000 miles · NJ

Had a recall for lower control arms arms rlaced twice brought it back a 3rd time chevy is now saying I have rest in the steering gear assembly and I have to pay to have item fix. This car is guarge kept?

Filed May 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 34,000 miles · IL

While driving the service stabilitrak light goes on, the engine will go from whatever speed I am going then lose acceleration completely and automatically jump back up to the speed I was going making the car jolt and the power steering freezes up for no reason. Once the power steering freezes the warning light will go on. The vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for this issue(11/27/19 12/14/19 & 4/23/20). The car is still at the dealership and they cant seem to figure out the issue.