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2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the brakes (64% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles). It is 12th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints.

Complaints184
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported5

Most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems

  1. Brakes

    117 complaints · 64%

    Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH through a green light, another vehicle failed to yield at 50 MPH for a red light due to being impaired, causing a collision in which the contact’s vehicle was t-boned. No warning lights were illuminated before…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 13,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the red "service brake assist warning" light and ESC (electronic stability control) message were displayed. Additionally, the yellow ABS, cruise control, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Due to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 11,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance

    63 complaints · 34%

    Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.

    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brakes independently activated. In addition, the driver's seat vibrated, and the instrument panel was illuminated red. The message "pedestrian nearby" was displayed. The contact stated that there were no pedestrians nearby.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 7,926 miles
    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the braking system had erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. During the failures no other vehicles or objects were nearby. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 4,000 miles
  3. Electrical

    48 complaints · 26%

    Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, interior lamps/bulbs, adas.

    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH through a green light, another vehicle failed to yield at 50 MPH for a red light due to being impaired, causing a collision in which the contact’s vehicle was t-boned. No warning lights were illuminated before…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 13,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the push-to-start feature, the vehicle failed to start as intended, and the battery was drained. In addition, aaa roadside assistance arrived at the residence to recharge the battery. The vehicle was taken to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 13,000 miles
  4. Other or unspecified

    16 complaints · 9%

  5. Engine

    14 complaints · 8%

    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the on-star module malfunctioning. The on-star module was replaced twice. During the failures, the cruise control feature became inoperable, and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 44,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes independently activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS, traction control, check engine, collision avoidance, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. An audible alert chimed…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 34,188 miles
  6. Transmission

    13 complaints · 7%

    The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the RPM revved up to the "red zone". The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depressed at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the "check engine" and "reduced speed and traction" warning…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 3,000 miles
  7. Body and structure

    9 complaints · 5%

    Parts named most often: body.

  8. Backup camera

    8 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2025 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (117 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles); driver assistance (63 complaints); electrical (48 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2025 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
It is 12th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 184 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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