Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 75/100 (GOOD)

2025 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Report

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse rates good for reliability, but brake master cylinder failures often hit early and replacement parts are backordered.

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Recalls

Complaints

132

Complaint Rate

8.9per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$656

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,600–$2,850

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity66/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity90/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Rates good and sits among the stronger Traverse years, though early brake master cylinder failures and backordered parts drive most of its 132 complaints.

Top Issues to Watch

SERVICE BRAKES (65)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28)
POWER TRAIN (10)

Should You Buy the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

Reliability is good, and this year ranks among the stronger of the nine scored Traverse years. Against other 2025 SUVs it is close to average. Federal recall records list none, and the crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly costs at $656, above the $573 class figure.

Brakes are the main worry. Owners report ABS, traction control and collision warning lights coming on together, a spongy or very hard pedal, and sometimes leaking fluid. Dealers usually find a failed master cylinder, from 300 to 9,450 miles. Two complaints describe crashes after a hard pedal failed to stop the car. Parts are backordered, so cars wait weeks. Some transmissions leak and fail between 500 and 9,500 miles, with power loss on the highway.

Ask for brake and transmission repair records, and confirm any backordered parts were actually installed. Check that the antenna cover is secure. The 2024 and 2026 years rate about the same, so compare them too.

Compared to the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+No recalls issued
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class
−Above-average complaint rate for SUV
−SERVICE BRAKES issues reported (65 complaints)

Compare 2025 Chevrolet Traverse With

2025 Buick Enclave

Reliability: 77/100

Good

2025 Ford Explorer

Reliability: 72/100

Good

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

Reliability: 78/100

Good

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

Reliability: 65/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Other

HIGH RISK

SERVICE BRAKES (65)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

8.9

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 3.5

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse? Check its history first

Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, and 0 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 17.4%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Front Center Air Bag)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (TBD)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver/Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Chevrolet TraverseRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$656

vs $573 avg for midsize SUVs

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

18%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Traverse

$656

Category Avg

$573

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Chevrolet Traverse Resale Value

The Chevrolet Traverse is estimated to retain about 58.9% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Chevrolet Traverse model overall and is not specific to the 2025 model year.

Value Retained: 58.9%
Depreciation: 41.1%
Listings Analyzed: 233

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Chevrolet Traverse depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

21–23 MPG

Running cost: $3,250–$3,500/yr

Fuel + repair

19–20 city / 24–27 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Traverse FWD 2.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	20	27	23	$2,600
Traverse AWD 2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	19	24	21	$2,850

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.

Start the car and check for ABS, traction control, Service ESC or Service Brake Assist warnings on the dash.
Ask for service records showing whether the brake master cylinder has been replaced or bulletin work done.
Press the brake pedal hard while stopped and walk away if it feels spongy, soft, or unusually hard.
Brake firmly on the test drive and listen for a clunk or thud from the front end.
Look under the car and at its parking spot for red transmission fluid.
Accelerate onto a highway and watch for slipping, jerky shifts, hesitation or RPM spikes toward the red zone.
Check that the roof shark fin antenna is firmly attached with no gaps or loose edges.
Test OnStar, navigation GPS, Wi-Fi and the phone app, and confirm the instrument cluster never goes blank.

2025 Chevrolet Traverse Common Problems by Component

132 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

SERVICE BRAKES (65)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28)POWER TRAIN (10)STRUCTURE (7)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)STEERING (3)Other (7)

SERVICE BRAKES

65 complaintsSafety-related

A group of brake warnings comes on at once: ABS, traction control, forward collision and parking brake lights, plus Service ESC and Service Brake Assist messages. Dealers usually trace it to a failed brake master cylinder, often on cars with only a few thousand miles. Some cars have under 300 miles. The pedal can turn spongy, soft or very hard, sometimes with a front-end clunk or leaking fluid. Two complaints describe crashes after a hard pedal failed to stop the car. Replacement parts are on national backorder, so cars sit at dealers for weeks.

65 complaints total2 crashes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

28 complaintsSafety-related

Many of these complaints repeat the master cylinder and ABS failure, with messages such as "Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited" and pedals that need full force. Other reports describe a dead OnStar or telematics module. It takes GPS, connected services, software updates and adaptive cruise down with it, and parts are backordered. Some owners also report an instrument cluster that goes blank, a dead battery, and a false liftgate-open alarm that disables the rear wiper. One crash complaint with an injury says the front and side curtain air bags did not deploy in a side impact.

28 complaints total1 crash1 injury

POWER TRAIN

10 complaints

Traverse transmission problems across all model years

The transmission leaks fluid, sometimes heavily, and then fails. Cars lose power at highway speed, the RPM shoots toward the red zone, and the car will not engage drive or reverse. Several cars are towed. Other complaints describe slipping, jerky or erratic shifts, and hesitation when accelerating. Most failures come early, between 500 and 4k miles. One owner cites a GM service bulletin for a fluid leak near the torque converter. A backordered valve body and repairs lasting weeks are common. Sudden power loss in highway traffic creates real collision risk.

10 complaints total

STRUCTURE (7 complaints)

STRUCTURE

7 complaints

The roof-mounted shark fin antenna cover comes loose and flies off, sometimes on the highway and sometimes in a touch-free car wash. That turns it into debris for traffic behind. Owners describe weak or broken mounting clips, and one dealer refused warranty coverage because the car went through automatic car washes. Smaller complaints cover door panels that vibrate hard at 60 mph with the rear windows down and a door latch that stuck until the door would not open.

7 complaints total

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

Most complaints in this group involve two problems. The shark fin roof antenna detaches during normal driving or in car washes. The OnStar telematics control module also fails, cutting navigation, Wi-Fi, Super Cruise, crash and theft connectivity, and app features like remote start and door locks. GPS can show the car in the wrong state. Replacement modules are on backorder with no delivery date. One report describes Service ESC and brake assist warnings and a pedal that went to the floor without stopping the car.

5 complaints total

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4 complaints)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

These complaints describe the same brake system fault filed under another category. The brake, ABS, forward collision and traction control lights come on together with Service ESC and Service Brake Assist messages. Brakes go soft and the car can slow itself, showing "brake assist fail, press hard to brake, speed reduced." Restarting may clear it for a while before it returns. Dealers point to the master cylinder, and parts are on nationwide backorder. One car was down 8 weeks after a new cylinder would not program.

4 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 complaints

The car brakes on its own at low speed, vibrates the driver's seat and shows a "Pedestrian Nearby" alert with no pedestrian present. That report came a week after the telematics control module was replaced. Another complaint says Super Cruise stopped working. A third involves a master brake cylinder failure after 4K miles, with a wait of 4-6 weeks for parts.

3 complaints total

STEERING (3 complaints)

STEERING

3 complaints

The wheel goes loose or stiff at the same time as ESC, ABS and forward collision warnings come on. One car showed "Do Not Drive the Vehicle over 62 MPH," and the dealer found the brake plunger motor temperature too high. Another car felt unbalanced, with excessive play in the wheel, past 10,000 miles. A separate report describes hands-free driving that changed lanes, then signaled back toward a car alongside, and the driver had to grab the wheel.

3 complaints total

ENGINE (3 complaints)

ENGINE

3 complaints

Two of the three complaints here are actually transmission failures, at 7100 and about 9,500 miles. One of those cars has been in the shop close to 3 months. The third describes a fuel injector failure on cylinder 4 at 120 miles. It caused a rough idle, a check engine light and code P0300, and the dealer quoted up to 10 days for parts.

3 complaints total

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

2025-02-21

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the On-Star module malfunctioning. The On-Star module was replaced twice. During the failures, the cruise control feature became inoperable, and the computer updates were not received. Additionally, the battery became drained several times, and the vehicle needed to be jump-started. The contact also indicated the shark fin antenna had ejected from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle also abruptly stopped while driving on several occasions, and while driving, there was an abnormal metallic scraping sound coming from the engine compartment. The radiator hose had failed, causing coolant to leak from the vehicle. The hose was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000.

When Do 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

300–9,450 milesBrake master cylinder failure

500–9,500 milesTransmission leak or failure

Best & Worst Chevrolet Traverse Years

Best Chevrolet Traverse Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Chevrolet Traverse reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	62/100	Good
2019	62/100	Good
2020	62/100	Good
2021	71/100	Good
2022	73/100	Good
2023	72/100	Good
2024	73/100	Good
2025	75/100	Good
2026	76/100	Good

Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	76/100	+1	Good	0	6
2025(selected)	75/100	+2	Good	0	132
2024	73/100	+1	Good	0	107
2023	72/100	-1	Good	2	62
2022	73/100	+2	Good	1	76
2021	71/100	+9	Good	3	72
2020	62/100	0	Good	8	188
2019	62/100	0	Good	3	358
2018	62/100	—	Good	2	416

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Yes, it rates good overall. It ranks among the stronger of the nine scored Traverse years and is close to average against other 2025 SUVs. Federal recall records show none, and it earns 5 of 5 crash-test stars. The weak spot is early brake master cylinder failure, which owners report often.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

Brakes lead, with 65 owner complaints about warning lights, a soft or hard pedal and failed master cylinders. Electrical complaints come next, many repeating the brake failure, plus dead telematics modules. Smaller groups cover transmission leaks and failures, and a roof antenna cover that comes loose.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have brake problems?

Yes. Owners describe ABS, traction control, forward collision and parking brake lights coming on at once, then a spongy or very hard pedal. Dealers usually trace it to the master cylinder, sometimes under 300 miles. Two complaints describe crashes after a hard pedal failed to stop the car.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have transmission problems?

Some do. Ten owner complaints describe fluid leaks followed by failure, slipping, jerky shifts or no drive or reverse. Failures come early, with reports starting at 500 miles and reaching 9,500. Cars have lost power at highway speed. A backordered valve body can keep a car in the shop for weeks.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse more expensive to repair than other SUVs?

Slightly. Independent repair-cost data estimates $656 a year across the model, against $573 for its class. That figure covers the Traverse as a whole, not just this year. Long waits for backordered brake and transmission parts are a separate cost owners describe.

Don’t buy a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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