2025 Chevrolet Traverse
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 668 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 291 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 460 |
| 2019 | 404 |
| 2020 | 224 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 133 |
| 2025 | 175 |
| 2026 | 24 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
63% of complaints: service brakes — 111 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250903
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS
50% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 87 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Wife had car sitting over night from doing a EMS shift. Went out to car in morning to start to return home and when car started ABS light, ECS light, Brake Light, and Collision light came on. This has resulted in no ABS or safety features.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260722
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
26% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior lamps/bulbs and 12v/24v/48v battery.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (111 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (87 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.