AI Damage2025 Chevrolet Traverse: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse filed 185 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 389 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 185
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 389
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 64% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 34% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 8% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 7 Backover prevention 4% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 118 complaints (64% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Forward collision avoidance: 62 complaints (34% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Electrical system: 48 complaints (26% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 62.
- Engine: 14 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 57.
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 185 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 118 | 3 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 62 | 1 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 1 | 62 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 57 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 17 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
No warning lights were illuminated before the crash. The front and side curtain air bags failed to deploy. The contact reported that no injuries were immediately sustained, and no medical attention was provided at the scene.
The contact stated that while driving, approaching a traffic light, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), rear collision warning, service assist, front collision warning, check engine light, and multiple brake warning lights illuminated. The emergency brake failed to function.
Two issues have been occurring with my car amongst many others, but these are the most recent my vehicle has all seatbelt sensors go off despite no one else being in the vehicle, but me the driver my sensor does not go off.
The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed. The contact stated that there were no vehicles nearby during the failure.
It jerks really hard and sometime it’s so hard it throws you forward like the brake is being applied. Symbol intermittently shows up on dash. Then goes away after the car has been turned off and restarted. Brakes squeal bad. Acceleration reduction message then check engine light came on 8/30.
If I had not noticed the active leak, I would have driven the vehicle and overheated the engine with the possibility of seizing the engine. Vehicle is in service currently at Superior Chevrolet. There is a known issue under Special Bulletin N262546590 for the seal at the quick connect inlet on the radiator.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 355 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Traverse has 196 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 185, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- This Preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment
- This PI communicates the possibility of dtc U11E2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at…
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path…
If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will be updated.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- A customer may complain of a vibration under heavy acceleration or turning
Dealer is advised that engineering is investigating the concern and no repairs should be performed at this time.
NHTSA lists 389 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Total complaints: 185. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (31%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (9%), brake failure (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 389 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.