2025 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 185 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving on vacation approximately five hours away from home with my family, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed immediately by increased outside wind noise coming from the panoramic moonroof. Based on the sound, I suspected the moonroof glass had shattered. Because my family was in the vehicle, I intentionally did not open the interior sunshade, as I was concerned that broken glass could fall into the cabin and seriously injure my passengers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750117, filed 2026-07“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 not recalibrate. Brakes make horrible squeaking noises- Dealer advised this is a known issue with the type of brakes installed on these cars and nothing can be done. Taking car in for service for all these issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11770072, filed 2026-10“Beginning in May 2025, my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse began exhibiting a false “rear liftgate open” condition when the liftgate is fully closed. This defect triggers a continuous audible alarm that occurs before every drive and persists for the entire duration of the drive, stopping only when the vehicle is turned off. As a result of this defect, the rear windshield wiper and washer are disabled, eliminating rear visibility during rain and snow. The vehicle alarm system also cannot be armed, creating a security risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705790, filed 2025-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 5% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
118 complaintsForward collision avoidance
62 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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