Troubleshooting Curt Hitch for 2017 Chevy Trax with Exhaust System Contact
Question:
This Hitch does not fit the 2017 Chevrolet trax, after completing the installation process, the Hitch touches the Exhaust creation a horrible noise metal to metal rubbering while the vehicle is moving.... need another hitch before my Exhaust is damaged
asked by: David G
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11527 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Chevy Trax. The issue you are facing is not out of the norm, but a replacement hitch is not needed. It is fairly common for there to be issues with contact between a muffler or exhaust pipe and the solution is simply to bend the hanger on the exhaust or install different length rubber isolators. The exhaust systems have metal hangers that fit the rubber isolator and sometimes either the isolator or the hanger is not identical from each vehicle coming off the line, not to mention that a pot hole can even change that. This is so common that we actually have an article to assist. I've attached it for your convenience.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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