2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse sits mid-pack among Traverse years: 311 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 399, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 110 reports (35% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
311
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
8
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
5
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Traverse years?
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 110 | 35% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 92 | 30% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 43 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Other | 14 | 5% | — flat |
| Transmission | 12 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 11 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 9 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 5 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 4 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 4 | 1% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 1% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 2 | 1% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I rear ended a car on 3/12/25, and my automatic emergency braking system light was on at the time. When my car was returned to me, I set the braking system off, so the light was still on, but when I tried to turn the system back on in June, the light came on and told me I needed to get it serviced.…”
“I was in t-boned on the passenger side of my vehicle. All side air bags went off but did not deflate. I had to crawl onto my floor to get out of the vehicle. Also when the emergency collision park kicked in it locked my doors so had I been unconscious I would have been locked in the car.”
“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 contactâs vehicle was T-boned. No warning lights were…”
“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…”
“Vehicle has 4k miles, sudden loss of power at highway speed, rolled to right lane and fortunately had an exit close by. Engine runs and revs fine, could not engage gear (neither D or R), stuck in P. Vehicle had to be towed. Repair took almost 3 weeks, dealer reported trans fluid leak and multiple…”
2025 Chevrolet Traverse — common questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
It is close to typical for the Traverse: 311 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2025 Traverse problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (110 complaints), driver assistance (92 complaints), electrical system (43 complaints).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Traverse years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2014, 2018. The cleanest record among Traverse years belongs to 2026.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.