2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (60.8% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA26006, opened Aug 2026).
Service Brakes complaints here are 8.8× the median for that category across the 2073 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 113 · 60.8% | Under investigation | EA26006 |
| Electrical System | 45 · 24.2% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 38 · 20.4% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 33 · 17.7% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 16 · 8.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 14 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 186 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Started 09/17/25: While braking, a front-end clunk or thud occurs. Directly afterwards, a cluster of warning lights appeared including Brake, ABS, Collision avoidance/forward collision, and…”NHTSA complaint 11689166 — filed 09/23/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
“- Brake assist system failure -Electronic stability control alert - Brake pedal goes to the floor and car doesn't stop -Potential master cylinder malfunction due…”NHTSA complaint 11688425 — filed 09/19/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
“Dashboard started showing brake assist and esc needed service. Four lights lit up: brake, abs, traction, and collision”NHTSA complaint 11688367 — filed 09/19/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 113 of 186 NHTSA complaints (60.8%), followed by electrical system (45), forward collision avoidance: warnings (38), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
186 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA26006) into service brakes that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
