2025 Chevrolet Traverse: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 171 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (37% of complaints); the 2023 and 2024 and 2026 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 5 new complaints in the last 90 days
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaignsOne of the most complained-about Traverse years (#1 of 18, age-adjusted)Weak spot: service brakes (37%)
Common problems
Computed from 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes (brakes)37% · 107 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)20% · 59 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)15% · 44 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4% · 12 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)3% · 10 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 9 complaints
“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. Called dealer and can't look at car for over a month. There was no mention about not driving. If the wife needs ABS or front radar, she will not have it resulting in a more serious accident.”Owner report · Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance · Jul 2026
“Started my car and several dashboard lights and service messages cane across the screen; forward collision unavailable, service ESC, service brake assist. Traction control light was also lit up.”Owner report · Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2026
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2026
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“OnStar Telematic Control Module. Disables emergency crash capabilities. Problem confirmed By OnStar and dealer that unit is Bricked. Warning light on dash Read; Service Emergency calling . See attached upload below where I wrote VIN incorrectly but correct VIN is located in upload”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2026
“My car randomly started alerting me of “ECS service” & “Brake assist service”. The dealership essentially did nothing even though there is an active recall on the 2024 models.”Owner report · Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2026
“Master cylinder failure at 15,000 miles on 4/13/2026 Safety risk of Potential brake system failure. Taken to dealership on 4/13/2026, as of today 4/16/2026, master cylinder has been replaced but now the vehicle is rejecting the part, per the dealership. ABS light and brake light illuminated at the time of failure. No other car symptoms noted.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2026
“I was driving through the tollbooth on the bayway in [XXX] , I stepped on the brake to slow down and all kinds of warning lights lit up in the car showing the brakes were not working. Anything automatic with the brakes failed. I had to stand on the brakes to get the Traverse to stop. The issue was confrmed to be the master brake cylinder I was lucky they had it in stock at Maher Chevrolet in St Petersburg. My grandson was supposed to be in this car the next day driving over the skyway bridge. The safety of children is being compromised. Please issue a recall!!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2026
“The shark fin antenna cover became loose. The antenna then fell off at some point while driving. This coming off while driving poses a risk to others on the road as it may have fallen off and hit someone else. The only “warning” it gave was stating the emergency call system failure. When googling I found out what the problem may be from. After looking further there are multiple Chevy traverse owners with the same issue after going through a car wash.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2026
“The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push-To-Start feature, the vehicle failed to start as intended, and the battery was drained. In addition, AAA Roadside Assistance arrived at the residence to recharge the battery. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the On-Star module was draining the battery, preventing the low power mode from activating. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2026
“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.”Owner report · Power Train,Unknown Or Other · Mar 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 171 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The most complained-about area is service brakes (37% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.