2017 Chevrolet Trax: jerking or lurching

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 Nov 20, 2024 · Engine · AZ

Around early Feb the engine started having issues. The vehicle would jerk and stall while driving and stopped in the middle of a busy street at a red light. And another time when going around a high traffic uphill turn. Around February 14 the car stopped on me and I had to have it towed to my mechanic and rent a vehicle so that everyone in the household could get to work and not lose our jobs. My mechanic confirmed that the turbo engine was failing just like it did in April of 2022. That time it was still covered under the manufacturer's warranty. In March I received a letter from GMC announcing issues with their Turbo Gas engine, stating all the issues I had experienced both times. I was directed to a GMC dealer near me, but they refused to fix the issue and instead told me they can "break my car down for $560 and then when they find the issue they would quote me a price for repairs." They refused to only order the turbo engine and repair it for free like the GMC letter stated. I have not been able to get the issue addressed.

Filed Mar 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Check engine light comes on. The car jerks or lunges when speeding up or slowing down. As if in the wrong geer. 104,000 miles

Filed May 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 48,500 miles · FL

The first major repair I had with my vehicle happened shortly after I serviced it for it's regular oil change at the end of 2018. I notice my AC was going in and out and I checked my coolant, the reservoir was empty. When I made an appointment at the service department they discovered a leak under neath the turbo. In 2019 a valve was replaced that was sticking as "courtesy" at one of my oil changes. This year my vehicle stalled out on me at the gas station. I turned off my vehicle to pump gas and it wouldn't turn back over. When I finally got it to start again it was jerking very hard even while idling. It was difficult to get my vehicle running again. I got it to the dealership and they replaced the purge valve and I paid for an induction service since my vehicle is slowly approaching 50k. After a couple days of having my vehicle back I noticed my vehicle is still shifting very hard and is especially noticable in 30-50mph range, I drop my vehicle back off at the dealership 05/02/2020. The check engine light is not on it but, hey're getting a reading that there is a problem with the stability.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 16,200 miles · VA

I've received two notices from gm, once that has an actual recall. Both notices were received after my 2017 trax had been taken to the dealership for check-ups/repairs because of presenting symptoms of both issues of the notices/recall. The first being an evaporaive emissions purge valve that may not fully close, causing the engine to run cold, hesitate or stall at idle speeds. I experienced idling and jerking when my car was in lower gears, jerking so badly, with running in high rpms. I did not know if I would make it home and had to drive with my hazards on. This was experienced on sept. 2, 2019 (labor day) and I had my car towed from my parking garage to the dealership on sept. 4th, 2019. They could not replicate the problem or address it and were not aware of the notice gm had sent out. They did find a tear in some arm on the vehicle, caused by a defective ball bearing which was replaced but unrelated to why it was there. Late october, I experienced other issues with clicking on my breaking system, with my stabilitrack and check engine lights turning on, but then off when I went in reverse. At this time, I knew about the recall (# a192261870) and brought my car back in on nov. 1, 2019. Again they couldn't "replicate" the issue, but inspected the car with regards to the recall and returned it with no immediate resolution. They ordered a speed-control part and all the recall parts. It's now december 4 and they still do not have the replacement control arms & the bolts that go with them (page chevrolet service dept; alexandria, va 22312; 703‑349‑4011. My vehicle continues to have braking/idling/spudering issues on occasion, it is not constant. I have had to call regularly to get updates, and have attempted to call chevrolet's customer assistance center to open an inquiry but am getting the run around of rover a month. I do not consider this timely.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · 14,000 miles · NJ

The first time it happened, I was entering the highway, trying to merge with traffic. As I accelerated, my engine revved, but did not shift gears (as I was merging with traffic who were traveling at speeds of 60 MPH and higher), lurched and dropped down to 20 MPH (somehow didn't get rear-ended). In a 6 month span, this has happened 3x. The 3rd time was on a stretch of road where I was traveling about 45 MPH coming up on a car in the left-hand lane (on a 2 lane street) making a left-hand turn. Needed to switch lanes to go around. Increased speed, car hesitated, revved, lurched, and never really switched gears. Somehow made it without getting rear-ended. Took car to dealership. Dealership said computer in car didn't register any of those incidents, so in essence they can't find anything wrong with it. I feel like I'm driving a ticking time bomb. Waiting for it to just stop or decelerate while entering the highway and get me killed. Hoping that my children aren't in the car should that ever happen.