2025 Chevrolet TRAVERSE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
174 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
7,926 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 107 of 174 complaints (61.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 110 | 63.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 9.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 9.2% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 107 |
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 38 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
Service Brakes: 107; Electrical System: 42; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 38; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 32; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 16; Unknown Or Other: 16; Power Train: 13; Engine: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 161 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 |
| 2026 | 57 |
2025: 117; 2026: 57
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 110 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11652931 · 2025-04-05 (April 5, 2025)
Purchased car Tuesday, Thursday night upon pressing the start button all power went out on car. Driving to dealership to have car looked at vehicle shutoff completely at traffic light. Vehicle restarted then two miles from dealership car had multiple warnings and brakes completely went out. Managed to get car off the road safely, currently awaiting tow.
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Owner report 11660595 · 2025-05-13 (May 13, 2025)
I JUST bought my car brand new 3 weeks ago. Yesterday as I was driving, my whole brake system just went out. About 6 lights came on the dash and maintenance was flashing. I got it to the nearest Chevy dealer and the Master Cylinder is bad. On A BRAND NEW CAR. A cylinder should last the lifetime of a car…not 3 weeks. The car is not drivable and I am told the parts are back ordered until the end of July. What if my children were in the car when this happened or if I was going 60 mph?? Unacceptable and someone needs to be aware of this!
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Owner report 11636785 · 2025-01-18 (January 18, 2025)
I was driving down the interstate in 3 lane traffic at approx. 70MPH. Car had 1,700 miles on it at the time. Engine abruptly reduced power and the RPMs shot up to 6000. It was a struggle to not get rear ended and get to the shoulder. With cars on either side this could have been a very different outcome. Upon getting to the shoulder the car would no longer go into gear. Dealer diagnosed it as a transmission failure and would need a new transmission. There was transmission fluid all under the car.
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Owner report 11637951 · 2025-01-23 (January 23, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the RPM revved up to the "RED Zone". The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depressed at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the "Check Engine" and "Reduced Speed and Traction" warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact pulled off the highway turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to shift to drive (D); however,…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11637951 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673290 · 2025-07-14 (July 14, 2025)
On 6/18/25 vehicle started displaying "Service braking system" and "service electronic stability control" warnings along with warning chimes and various malfunction indicator lights. Malfunction Indicator Lights included service brakes, ABS, and ESC. Vehicle taken to dealer service department on 6/18. Service department has replaced the battery and brake assist module, but the problem persists. GM says to replace the brake master cylinder, but no parts are available. Dealer has impounded the car as a safety concern and has provided a loaner veh…
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Owner report 11680766 · 2025-08-14 (August 14, 2025)
Brake light, ABS light, Forward collision light and Traction control light all come on when the car was started. Had to be towed to Woody Folsom dealership in Baxley, GA and is currently still there. Was told it was the brake master cyclinder and it is on nationwide backorder. The part came in this week and they put it in and could not get the car to program. They are waiting for another brake master cyclinder to arrive. So I am at 8 weeks of the car being down and in service at the dealership with no estimated date of when and if it can b…
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Owner report 11669400 · 2025-06-26 (June 26, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH during a road trip, the ABS warning light illuminated upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the messages "Control Module Performance Warning" and "Forward Collision Alert System" were displayed. The contact continued driving, and the brake pedal and steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The message "Do Not Drive the Vehicle over 62 MPH" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dea…
Owner-reported narrative. 913 miles reported. Look up ODI 11669400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11669495 · 2025-06-26 (June 26, 2025)
While using self driving on a decided highway I came up on a slower moving vehicle. I was at a 65 mph speed. The turn signal for a left turn came on. My vehicle changed lanes to pass. As I got along side the other vehicle it increased speed. We were then side by side at the same speed. I waited to see what my vehicle was going to do. It then turned on the right turn signal. I believe if I didn’t grab the steering wheel my vehicle would have turned into the other vehicle. Clearly the sensors didn’t detect the car next to me. Thank you for consid…
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Owner report 11671070 · 2025-07-03 (July 3, 2025)
Vehicle has 4k miles, sudden loss of power at highway speed, rolled to right lane and fortunately had an exit close by. Engine runs and revs fine, could not engage gear (neither D or R), stuck in P. Vehicle had to be towed. Repair took almost 3 weeks, dealer reported trans fluid leak and multiple trans pump bolts loose.
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Owner report 11648441 · 2025-03-15 (March 15, 2025)
Owned brand new vehicle for 48 hours. Fuel injector failure on cylinder 4 at 120 miles on the dash. Check engine light was on. Vehicle is currently at dealership. Engine unreliable/unsafe. Dealer confirmed. Dealer stated up to 10 days waiting on parts. Unknown if further damage has been caused. Wife states vehicle had a rough idle. Diag code P0300, P050D.
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