Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2025 Chevrolet TraverseRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 186 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Most complaints involve service brakes (113) and forward collision avoidance (62). The EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21–23mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
186
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$2,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse as of Nov 3, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

186 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Service brakes113
  2. Forward collision avoidance62
  3. Electrical system48
  4. Engine14
  5. Power train13
  6. Structure9
  7. Back over prevention8
  8. Service brakes, hydraulic7
  9. Vehicle speed control7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Traverse model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2009448
2010669
2011608
2012354
2013162
2014549
2015314
2016292
2017361
2018465
2019412
2020235
202194
2022101
202395
2024144
2025186
202629
20271
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes

113 reports3 crashes
“I had multiple break warming lights pop up on the dash. A few minutes after that my brakes completely went out. I receive a message that said “brake assist failure, press break hard, speed limited”. The pedal went completely soft and pushed all the way to the ground with the car still rolling until finally coming to a complete stop. Turned off the car once stopped and the breaks reengaged for a couple minutes then failing again. I almost had a car accident.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 31, 2026Service brakesODI 11774805

Forward collision avoidance

62 reports1 crash
“While I was pulling into an intersection, my brakes and break system failed. The brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance. I had no ability to put on an emergency break. I was able to navigate into a parking lot where i still could not get my vehicle to come to a complete stop but I was able to put it into park. The warning on my car read "Break assist failure. Press hard to break. Speed limited." I was already driving in traffic while I received this warning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11771313

Electrical system

48 reports1 crash
“Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD VIN: [XXX] Purchase Date: XXX Incident Date: XXX Mileage: 35,975 INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On Fr XXX, just seven days after purchasing this vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales, I started my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and was immediately presented with multiple serious braking and vehicle safety-system warnings. The primary warning stated: "BRAKE ASSIST FAILURE. PRESS HARD TO BRAKE. SPEED LIMITED." Additional warnings included: - Service ESC (Electronic Stability Control) - ABS warning light illuminated - Traction/stability control warning - Forward Collision System Unavailable - Red BRAKE warning illuminated - Check Engine light illuminated These warnings appeared during the same startup event while the vehicle was stationary. SAFETY CONCERNS: I am extremely concerned that a vehicle with fewer than 36,000 miles is reporting a potential failure of its power-assisted braking system, along with simultaneous malfunctions involving ABS, stability control, and forward collision protection. The dashboard specifically instructed me to press harder to brake and indicated that vehicle speed was limited. This raises serious concerns about…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 11, 2026Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11770387
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic 8-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Traverse FWD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
202723$2,800388
Traverse AWD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
192421$3,050422
  • Traverse FWD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
    20 city · 27 hwy · $2,800/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
  • Traverse AWD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
    19 city · 24 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
18.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.4%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 20418Vehicle 20417
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Traverse questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 3, 2026.

What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

Owners filed 186 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (113), forward collision avoidance (62), electrical system (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse at 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026