2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 184 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Traverse years
Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. That ranks 12th out of 18 Traverse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (111 complaints, 60%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Chevrolet Traverse
2025 Chevrolet Traverse RS (United States) front view. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Autosdeprimera, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes111 · ~10,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance62 · ~7,926 mi
Electrical System48 · ~13,000 mi
Unknown or Other16
Engine13 · ~34,188 mi
Power Train13 · ~3,000 mi
Structure9
Back Over Prevention8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~16,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control7 · ~5,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes problems11160%10,000“brake assist” (39%)—
Forward Collision Avoidance problems6234%7,926“brake assist” (27%)—
Electrical System4826%13,000——
Unknown or Other169%———
Engine137%34,188——
Power Train137%3,000——
Structure95%———
Back Over Prevention84%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic74%16,000——
Vehicle Speed Control74%5,000——
Exterior Lighting42%9,995——
Steering42%913——
Visibility/wiper42%———
Lane Departure32%———
Air Bags21%13,000——
Fuel/propulsion System21%———
Engine and Engine Cooling11%44,000——
Equipment11%44,000——
Seat Belts11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 117 complaints
2025: 11720251172026: 67202667

n = 184 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While I was pulling into an intersection, my brakes and break system failed. The brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance. I had no ability to put on an emergency break. I was able to navigate into a parking lot where i still could not get my vehicle to come to a complete stop…

Service Brakes · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771313

Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD VIN: [XXX] Purchase Date: XXX Incident Date: XXX Mileage: 35,975 INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On Fr XXX, just seven days after purchasing this vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales, I started my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and was immediately presented with multiple serious…

Service Brakes · received Oct 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770387

Driver side windshield wiper does not clear window, blades have been replaced and still not fixed. Appears to be a wiper arm issue. Rear camera blips out, goes black or shows half a screen during use. Happens almost daily and has caused me to nearly hit cars and or people. Front tire sensor will…

Visibility/wiper · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770072

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly came to a complete stop. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and disabled the safety feature, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted by…

Electrical System · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770108

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…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768279

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 111 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Traverse model years, the 2025 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.