2025 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
0 recalls — 272 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
272 total complaints
8 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 97 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 31 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 27 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 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 v... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal sound coming from the front brakes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
Master Brake Cylinder is defective. Multiple caution lights illuminated. (Service ESC, Service Brake Assist, Cruise Control Inoperative) Ed Morse Chevrolet and Brad Deery Motors have both confirmed the brake cyclinder being defective. Ed Morse advised not ordering the same brake cylinder as they ar... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The first component to fail was the brake booster module which controls the ABS, forward collision, adaptive braking, adaptive cruise, traction control system, etc. The malfunction started when the forward collision assist activated to prevent me from hitting a deer in the road. We avoided hitting t... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The first component to fail was the brake booster module which controls the ABS, forward collision, adaptive braking, adaptive cruise, traction control system, etc. The malfunction started when the forward collision assist activated to prevent me from hitting a deer in the road. We avoided hitting t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 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 b... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 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 b... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The first component to fail was the brake booster module which controls the ABS, forward collision, adaptive braking, adaptive cruise, traction control system, etc. The malfunction started when the forward collision assist activated to prevent me from hitting a deer in the road. We avoided hitting t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
Turned on vehicle on 3/2/2026 and received a message stating "Anti-lock break system failure. Drive slow and stop cautiously." I test drove my vehicle in my local neighborhood and discovered that my brakes were only functioning at about 20% and would only respond if the brake petal was pressed all t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
I was driving at night on a dark road My truck showed “ Brake assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed limited.” I tried to step on the brakes & the truck didn’t stop. I was able to eventually turn the truck off & when I restarted it was fine. Luckily it wasn’t a busy street or that I didn... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
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 electri... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
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 electri... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
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 electri... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
Purchased the traverse January 10, 2026 with almost 26k miles on it. Approximately one month later, only 1200 miles or so into owning it, the shark fin antenna cover came off and is missing. It’s not the entire antenna that is hooked into the car, it’s only the plastic cover that covers up the e... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Feb 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
I turned my vehicle on and my brakes, ABS, traction control and anti collision lights all came on. Upon research this is a known problem in 2025 and a recall in 2024. It did in fact end up being the master cylinder and brake system that faulted
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
While driving, ABS, traction control, ESC, forward collision, and AWD alerts were indicated by the car. At the time it had 10 months in service and approximately 12,800 miles accumulated. After 17 days at the dealers service department and a direct call to GM the brake master cylinder and associated... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
I turned my vehicle on and my brakes, ABS, traction control and anti collision lights all came on. Upon research this is a known problem in 2025 and a recall in 2024. It did in fact end up being the master cylinder and brake system that faulted
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
I turned my vehicle on and my brakes, ABS, traction control and anti collision lights all came on. Upon research this is a known problem in 2025 and a recall in 2024. It did in fact end up being the master cylinder and brake system that faulted
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
Onstar system failed in car, dealership has to order new telamatics system. The system is on a national back order with no eta. I was told to pickup my car car with no resolution in site. This is unsafe to continue to drive my car with this failed system. My car is still under bumper to bumper war... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
Onstar Module failed causing battery to drain and no ETA on part -- from Chevy - To drive the vehicle the module is disconnected by the dealer as parasitic battery drain causes all other safety systems to fail - with module disconnected hazard lights will not work - so if situation happens where haz... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
Onstar Module failed causing battery to drain and no ETA on part -- from Chevy - To drive the vehicle the module is disconnected by the dealer as parasitic battery drain causes all other safety systems to fail - with module disconnected hazard lights will not work - so if situation happens where haz... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
Onstar Module failed causing battery to drain and no ETA on part -- from Chevy - To drive the vehicle the module is disconnected by the dealer as parasitic battery drain causes all other safety systems to fail - with module disconnected hazard lights will not work - so if situation happens where haz... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
The vehicle has been brought to an authorized dealership for numerous service visits related to electrical system issues that ultimately affected the braking system. During one service visit, the vehicle was returned to me with multiple active dashboard warning lights illuminated related to the bra... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
The vehicle has been brought to an authorized dealership for numerous service visits related to electrical system issues that ultimately affected the braking system. During one service visit, the vehicle was returned to me with multiple active dashboard warning lights illuminated related to the bra... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
The vehicle has been brought to an authorized dealership for numerous service visits related to electrical system issues that ultimately affected the braking system. During one service visit, the vehicle was returned to me with multiple active dashboard warning lights illuminated related to the bra... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
Vehicle currently at dealership for ESC, brake system and ABS warning lights coming on. Unable to use cruise control once these lights came on.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
Vehicle currently at dealership for ESC, brake system and ABS warning lights coming on. Unable to use cruise control once these lights came on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
Vehicle currently at dealership for ESC, brake system and ABS warning lights coming on. Unable to use cruise control once these lights came on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted into LIMP Mode, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the headlights and the interior lights flashed and flickered, and the ABS, traction control, and s... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted into LIMP Mode, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the headlights and the interior lights flashed and flickered, and the ABS, traction control, and s... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted into LIMP Mode, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the headlights and the interior lights flashed and flickered, and the ABS, traction control, and s... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 22, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
While driving on the interstate, the anti-collision system activated when a car swerved in front of the vehicle. The vehicle stopped and resulted in a brake failure after that. All brake warning lights came on the dash, message stating brake failure and drive with caution and limited speed was displ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 22, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
While driving on the interstate, the anti-collision system activated when a car swerved in front of the vehicle. The vehicle stopped and resulted in a brake failure after that. All brake warning lights came on the dash, message stating brake failure and drive with caution and limited speed was displ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 10, 2025
Brakes have squeaked since the day we bought our brand new vehicle. I have contacted the dealers and called corporate. The answer I have received from both is”it is the material they are making the brake pads out of.” We paid over $50,000.00 for our vehicle and do not want to deal with squeaky b... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
I own a 2025 GMC Traverse purchased in July 2025. The vehicle is experiencing ongoing electrical system issues. The GPS and OnStar systems are inoperative, including vehicle location services. The vehicle cannot connect to OnStar or detect a Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the adaptive cruise control... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
I own a 2025 GMC Traverse purchased in July 2025. The vehicle is experiencing ongoing electrical system issues. The GPS and OnStar systems are inoperative, including vehicle location services. The vehicle cannot connect to OnStar or detect a Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the adaptive cruise control... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
My vehicle experienced a brake system failure that rendered it unsafe to drive and required it to be towed to the dealership. I have been informed by the dealer that the issue involves a failure of the left rear brake caliper. The vehicle is currently out of service at the dealership. Because this i... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
My vehicle experienced a brake system failure that rendered it unsafe to drive and required it to be towed to the dealership. I have been informed by the dealer that the issue involves a failure of the left rear brake caliper. The vehicle is currently out of service at the dealership. Because this i... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Since new vehicle vibrates when first started and placed in reverse
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA
Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the On-Star module malfunctioning. The On-Star module was replaced twice. During the failures, the cruise control feature becam... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the On-Star module malfunctioning. The On-Star module was replaced twice. During the failures, the cruise control feature becam... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
The component that failed was the "shark fin" antenna cover. This houses the radio signal and hands free driving signals. The shark fin can be a safety concern if the cover fall off at higher speeds. The problem was reported to the dealer but was told it wasn't covered under warranty. It wasn't c... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the On-Star module malfunctioning. The On-Star module was replaced twice. During the failures, the cruise control feature becam... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH on an expressway, occupied with his wife in the vehicle, seated on the front passenger side, attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, causing the front... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Dec 24, 2025
Driving home - what looked like warning indicators on the dashboard, came on. Lost the ability to brake. Had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get some braking to happen. A message came on the dashboard “Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited”. Once we were able... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
Driving home coming up to a traffic light - I turned left onto Rd - After turning lost the brakes. Saw message on dashboard along with many others indicators as well. Saw the same message as the previous time ““Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited”.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Dec 24, 2025
Driving home - what looked like warning indicators on the dashboard, came on. Lost the ability to brake. Had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get some braking to happen. A message came on the dashboard “Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited”. Once we were able... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 18.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET TRAVERSE across all model years (2009–2026).
163
Total Recalls
7,632
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
250
Reported Crashes
51
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 0 | 272 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 184 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 92 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 102 | View |
| 2020 | 32 | 269 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 520 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 637 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 416 | View |
| 2016 | 12 | 380 | View |
| 2015 | 12 | 416 | View |
| 2014 | 20 | 880 | View |
| 2013 | 10 | 294 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 587 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 945 | View |
| 2010 | 10 | 922 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 584 | View |