2025 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,772miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,772 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car starts it self and then shuts off all by it self. It has done this twice that we know of. Its impossible to do this even if your keys are in your pocket as you have to hit 3 different buttons to do this. I am not the only one having this issue as there are people complaining on FB that their car does the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11762307, filed 2026-09“Initially, the engine would intermittently fail to start and at times would not start at all. I took the vehicle to a certified Chevrolet service center, where the battery was tested and found to be functioning properly. They later concluded that a faulty front-view camera was disrupting the electrical system and ordered a replacement (my first visit was Friday, 9/26/25). I took the car home for the weekend due to family obligations. On Monday, 9/29, while driving back to the service center, the engine suddenly shut off on a local road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719203, filed 2026-02“Vehicle had large puddle of antifreeze under drivers front of vehicle. Antifreeze reservoir was completely empty upon opening the hood. There is an active drip of antifreeze under the car as displayed by placing a clean piece of cardboard under the vehicle. There were no indicator lights displaying a problem on the dashboard. Upon using an endoscopic camera, there is an active leak at the hose on the radiator. If I had not noticed the active leak, I would have driven the vehicle and overheated the engine with the possibility of seizing the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759125, filed 2026-08“Purchased car Tuesday, Thursday night upon pressing the start button all power went out on car. Driving to dealership to have car looked at vehicle shutoff completely at traffic light. Vehicle restarted then two miles from dealership car had multiple warnings and brakes completely went out. Managed to get car off the road safely, currently awaiting tow.”
NHTSA complaint #11652931, filed 2025-04“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 erroneously without a pedestrian nearby. Due to the failure, the contact’s chest struck the steering wheel. A passenger seated in the front passenger’s side seat experienced mental distress. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768279, filed 2026-10, 34,188 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035019Jul 15, 2026Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet. This special coverage covers the condition…
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024953May 17, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to verify a noise and replace the oil pump shaft assembly if the gears of the pump and balance shaft are found the issue of the customers…
- 11024495May 16, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the oil pump due to a loose drive pump gear not pressed on the pump shaft.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11022062May 9, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible cooler galley plug if found the cause of the customers concern of an oil leak from front of vehicle.
- 11022866May 7, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible oil galley plug from between the engine and flexplate if found the cause of the customers concern of an oil…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11022033May 5, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible rolled seal at the intake actuator magnet if found the cause of the customers concern of an oil leak at top of…
- 11019745Apr 30, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure to program the PCM to latest software to correct a condition of cold start rough idle w/DTC P050D.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 14 | 8% |
| 2024 | 33 | 23% |
| 2023 | 19 | 20% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 11 | 12% |
| 2020 | 70 | 30% |
| 2019 | 62 | 15% |
| 2018 | 85 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 | 118 | 22% |
| 2013 | 45 | 28% |
| 2012 | 115 | 32% |
| 2011 | 204 | 34% |
| 2010 | 178 | 27% |
| 2009 | 50 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
118 complaintsForward collision avoidance
62 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology