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.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Service brakes113
- Forward collision avoidance62
- Electrical system48
- Engine14
- Power train13
- Structure9
- Back over prevention8
- Service brakes, hydraulic7
- Vehicle speed control7
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Traverse model year we’ve synced.
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 669 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 549 |
| 2015 | 314 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 465 |
| 2019 | 412 |
| 2020 | 235 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 186 |
| 2026 | 29 |
| 2027 | 1 |
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
What owners report most
Service brakes
“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.”
Forward collision avoidance
“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.”
Electrical system
“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…”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- 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.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 | 388 |
| Traverse AWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 | 422 |
- 23mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 18.5%
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 17.4%
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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
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.