2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Traverse years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported problem: Brake assist loss with ABS/ESC warning lights (80 complaints, median 17,000 mi).
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022, 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 185filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe brake-related warnings and, in many cases, a sudden loss of power assist or a brake pedal that goes to the floor, typically within the first several thousand miles. A second large group describes the forward collision system braking on its own when nothing is in the path, and a third cluster involves electrical faults — mainly the OnStar telematics module draining the battery and disabling features. Complaints arrive at low mileage, and many owners report parts on back order with the vehicle at the dealer for extended periods.
- Brakes
Brake assist loss with ABS/ESC warning lights
- 80 complaints (43%)
- median 17,000 mi at 1.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Owners describe a cluster of warnings appearing at startup or while driving — brake, ABS, traction control, service ESC and brake assist messages — followed by a pedal that feels hard or sinks to the floor with reduced stopping ability. Several say the dealer diagnosed the brake master cylinder or brake module and replaced it, and some report the warnings returning after repair. Many state the part was on national back order, leaving the vehicle at the dealership for weeks. Some complaints also mention a jump forward when shifting into park. Mostly reported in the first few thousand miles, often within weeks or months of purchase, and frequently noticed at startup.
What to check: Ask whether the brake master cylinder, brake module or related parts have been replaced, and request service records showing the ABS/ESC warning lights were addressed. Before buying, start the vehicle and confirm no brake, ABS or service ESC messages appear.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“We have. 2025 Chevy Traverse that we bought 10 days ago and it has 597 miles. I stopped at a location turned off the car. When I got back in to leave and turned it on, The brake light came on, and brake light, collision light, service ESC and service brakes light. Apparently there are 4 or more GM cars in the dealership service department for over a month waiting for the part to fix this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681631, filed 2025-08“I was driving down the road with my 4 year old son in the back and I went to stop at a stop sign and my car immediately lost brakes, the brakes went down to the floorboard with almost little to no stopping of my car. Then I had 3 warnings on my dashboard I can send pictures of them, my check engine light came on, my abs light came on and my traction control light came on. Very scary and something needs to be done about this”
NHTSA complaint #11697231, filed 2025-11 - Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision system brakes with nothing in the way
Mentioned in 16 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners report the vehicle braking abruptly on its own at various speeds when no vehicle, object or pedestrian was nearby, sometimes with a red instrument panel display or a pedestrian warning. Some say they were thrown forward or struck the steering wheel, and a few describe the feature being turned off or a dealer disabling a safety feature without the behavior stopping. Others report the forward collision warning and adaptive cruise becoming unavailable at the same time as the brake warnings. Reported across a range of mileages, often within the first several thousand miles and sometimes shortly after other electrical repairs.
What to check: During a test drive, watch for any sudden deceleration or collision alerts without a nearby object, and ask the dealer whether any software or camera-module updates have been applied. Note that service bulletins describe diagnostic steps and parts restrictions for the front camera module rather than a confirmed repair.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My brakes, abs, front collision, esc light are on and dealership continue to try to fix and no luck. I have take 3 times in the last week with no luck. I need this fixed because I bought for safety features and now I have no vehicle to drive to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11704937, filed 2025-12“On Aug 15th, 2025 I went to pick up my children from school. As I picked up my child and turned the vehicle on to go pick up my second child, the car notified me on the dash board of 4 icons. Brake, ABS, traction and collision. Service ESC and Brake assist service needed. I was very concerned when I went to drive and when I gently eased into the brakes I could hear a small noise, every time I pressed the brakes. My second childs school is about 4 minutes away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681075, filed 2025-08 - Electrical system
OnStar module drains battery and disables features
- 29 complaints (16%)
- median 11,497 mi at 1.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- filed 2025–2026
Owners describe the telematics module failing, causing the battery to drain and the vehicle to need jump starts or fail to start. With the module affected, they report losing navigation, Wi-Fi, remote app functions, hazard lights and some driver assistance features, and several say a dealer confirmed the module was the cause. Many state the replacement part was on back order and that the dealer disconnected the module as a workaround. Reported at low mileage, often within the first few months of ownership.
What to check: Check that the battery holds charge after sitting and that the connected services, navigation and remote app functions work. Ask whether the telematics module has been replaced and whether any battery drain repairs were performed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Onstar telematics control module not working. Dealer says part is in back order. Some vehicle safety features are not available. GPS not available. When my phone is connected via android auto my GPS some times show my location as being in New Jersey while I'm actually in New York and nowhere close to the location shown.”
NHTSA complaint #11705856, filed 2025-12“A car approached my blind spot and the blind spot detection did not alert. I tried to change lanes assuming the system was functioning and nearly ran someone off the road. Shortly after this the “service blind spot detection light” came on. Following this failure the vehicle telematics went out rendering the paid on star safety system useless. Parts to remedy the issue on indefinite back order per GM on 12/8/25.”
NHTSA complaint #11704126, filed 2025-12 - Electrical system
Blind spot and driver assistance alerts stop working
- 16 complaints (9%)
- median 6,463 mi at 1.3 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 2025–2026
Owners report that the blind spot monitor stopped alerting and then displayed a service message, in one case after a vehicle approached unnoticed in the next lane. The same complaints link the failure to telematics outages and loss of connected services, and owners describe parts being unavailable. Reported at low mileage, generally within the first year.
What to check: Confirm the blind spot warning and lane features are active and respond correctly on a test drive, and ask whether any module or software updates have been applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Onstar Telematics module failure. Zero connectivity with onstar in the event of theft or crash. Also causing loss of navigation, wifi, and supercruise. Cannot connect to gm app for vehicle updates or to start engine, or lock/unlock doors. Dealer syates the part is on back order with no eta.”
NHTSA complaint #11689721, filed 2025-09“Several alerts came on, including ABS light, SERVICE ESC, SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL UNAVAILABLE. Blind spot alert stopped working. Dealership reset everything but the issue came back within a few hours. They said it may have something to do with the brake system”
NHTSA complaint #11686817, filed 2025-09 - Body and structure
Vibration from door panels and roof trim
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe door panels vibrating heavily, feeling as though they could separate from the frame, when driving at highway speed with the rear windows down and front windows up. Another complaint describes the antenna fin detaching and coming off while driving. Reported on highway trips, with no clear mileage pattern in the sample.
What to check: Drive at highway speed with the rear windows down to check for panel vibration, and inspect the roof antenna fin for looseness. Service bulletins note that engineering is investigating a vibration concern, so a dealer visit may not produce a repair.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The antenna fin became detached and flew off as I was driving posing a risk to other drivers on the road. I was on an open highway when this happened. There was no damage to the fin prior to this.”
NHTSA complaint #11692644, filed 2025-10“While driving with the front windows all the way up and the back windows all the way down at 60mph or higher the door panels vibrate real bad like they want pop off from the frame of the car, which is unacceptable. You should be able to drive with windows how you want to in you vehicle without your door vibrating like they want to pop off.”
NHTSA complaint #11683053, filed 2025-08
Buying note. Complaints for this model year concentrate on brake warnings and brake assist loss at low mileage, so service records showing the brake master cylinder or module work and the ABS/ESC lights addressed are worth asking for. Also confirm the telematics module, battery drain and driver assistance functions have been checked, since several owners report parts shortages and repeat visits.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 185 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 390 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes118 64%
- Electrical system48 26%
- Other or unknown16 8.6%
- Engine14 7.6%
- Transmission and drivetrain13 7.0%
- Body and structure9 4.9%
- Vehicle speed control7 3.8%
- Exterior lighting4 2.2%
Also reported: Steering (4), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Lane departure (3), Air bags (2), Fuel system (2), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes have squeaked since the day we bought our brand new vehicle. I have contacted the dealers and called corporate. The answer I have received from both is”it is the material they are making the brake pads out of.” We paid over $50,000.00 for our vehicle and do not want to deal with squeaky brakes all the time. They will not do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11711893, filed 2026-01Forward collision avoidance: “I go to turn on the car on a Friday night and it won’t turn on. I got multiple failures and it said fatal errors take to dealer immediately. I brought the car to the dealer and they said the control panel needs to be replaced and they’re estimating at least a month. I’m one of four cars on a lot that need work for the same exact issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11741646, filed 2026-06Electrical system: “I star failed and I could not use any of my lane assist. All features quit working that were to help me with other cars approaching failed. Radio quit work it working. Battery in car needed to be replaced and car needed to be jumped started. Curse control did not work. Had less than 2000 miles on car. Safety features in car quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #11692014, filed 2025-10Other or unknown: “Check engine light came on with limited acceleration vehicle, then proceeded to overheat several times having to pull over to the side of the road in very dangerous locations vehicle was brought to dealership and it was determined it was a coolant pump. It was replaced under warranty. I want it to be known that there was an issue as others I have heard our ex experiencing the same.”
NHTSA complaint #11724286, filed 2026-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 17,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Traverse · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard on some versions, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2024: 4–5 stars overall; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Chevrolet Traverse version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Traverse FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 390 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038744Oct 24, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11038585Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment.
- 11038461Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the possibility of dtc U11E2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at Intake Cam Actuator
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037797Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037446Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
Other model years of the Chevrolet Traverse
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 3,000 | 1 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 185 | 11,000 | 0 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 143 | 9,010 | 0 | 4–5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 95 | 38,500 | 2 | 4–5 | 21 | 24 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 101 | 50,150 | 1 | 4–5 | 21 | 7 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 93 | 61,000 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 11 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 235 | 53,500 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 412 | 42,000 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 58 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 465 | 32,000 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 361 | 38,000 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 292 | 47,750 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 313 | 52,000 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 548 | 65,323 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 162 | 71,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 354 | 85,000 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 41 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 608 | 70,636 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 669 | 75,000 | 5 | — | 19 | 64 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 448 | 80,000 | 8 | — | 19 | 64 · Typical | Falling |
All Chevrolet Traverse model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners of this model year most often describe brake-related warnings and, in many cases, a sudden loss of power assist or a brake pedal that goes to the floor, typically within the first several thousand miles. The issues reported most often: Brake assist loss with ABS/ESC warning lights; Forward collision system brakes with nothing in the way; OnStar module drains battery and disables features.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA recorded 185 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 118 complaints (64% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 62.
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse (Traverse FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.