Owners have reported 4 crashes and 2 injuries to NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. These are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defect rates.
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SERVICE BRAKES
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse frequently report issues with the brake system, often involving the failure of the master cylinder. Common symptoms include illuminated warning lights for ABS, traction control, and brake assist, as well as a spongy or unresponsive brake pedal. These issues typically emerge at low mileages, often between 2,000 and 10,000 miles. Some complaints also describe phantom braking and emergency braking activation without cause. Safety implications are significant, with reports of brake failures leading to crashes and instances where the vehicle unexpectedly decelerates or stops. Buyers should be aware of potential backorders for replacement parts, which can delay repairs.
Severity signals: 2 crash, 0 fire, 0 injury reports
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse frequently report issues related to the electrical system, primarily affecting the braking system and vehicle connectivity features. Common symptoms include dashboard warning lights for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as failures in the master cylinder and brake control module, often resulting in loss of braking capability. Additionally, multiple complaints describe inoperative GPS and OnStar systems, with parts often on backorder, leaving these features unavailable for extended periods. These issues typically manifest within the first few thousand miles of ownership. Safety implications are significant, with reports of brake failures leading to loss of vehicle control and one incident involving a crash where airbags failed to deploy.
Severity signals: 1 crash, 0 fire, 1 injury reports
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POWER TRAIN
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse frequently report issues with the power train, particularly involving transmission failures. Common symptoms include erratic shifting, gear hesitation, transmission fluid leaks, and sudden loss of power, often accompanied by high RPMs and warning lights. These problems typically emerge at low mileages, with several complaints noting issues appearing between 1,700 and 4,000 miles. Safety implications are significant, as multiple owners describe scenarios where the vehicle loses power on highways, posing risks of collisions due to difficulty in maintaining control. Buyers should be aware of potential delays in repair due to parts backorders, which several owners have experienced.
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STRUCTURE
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse frequently report issues with the vehicle's "shark fin" antenna cover detaching while driving, posing a risk of flying debris to other vehicles and pedestrians. Many complaints suggest that the antenna cover is not securely attached, as it often detaches without warning and without prior damage, even in vehicles that are hand-washed. This problem appears to be common among recent models, as owners mention similar experiences in online forums. Additionally, a separate issue involves door panels vibrating significantly when driving at higher speeds with certain window configurations, and another complaint details a faulty door latch that can prevent the door from opening. Safety implications include potential hazards from flying debris due to the antenna issue, though no crashes or injuries are reported.
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owners report issues with the roof-mounted antenna detaching from the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, particularly during normal use or while in a car wash. This problem appears common among this model year, with some vehicles having mileage around 7,500. Additionally, multiple owners describe failures in the Onstar telematics control module, resulting in loss of connectivity, GPS inaccuracies, and unavailability of certain vehicle features, with parts often on back order. A separate complaint highlights a potential master cylinder malfunction, leading to brake assist and electronic stability control failures, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and resulting in a complete loss of braking power. These issues present potential safety hazards, such as loss of vehicle control and risks to other road users from detached components.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse report recurring issues with the vehicle's braking and speed control systems, often accompanied by dashboard warning lights for the brake, ABS, forward collision, and traction control systems. These symptoms typically appear when the vehicle is in motion or upon startup, with some owners noting a loss of braking effectiveness and the need to press harder on the brake pedal. Complaints frequently mention that these issues occur within the first few months of ownership, with vehicles having as few as 3,900 miles. Safety implications are noted by owners who express concern about the potential for braking failures. Multiple reports highlight a problem with the master brake cylinder, which is often on backorder, leading to extended service times and vehicle downtime.
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse report issues with the forward collision avoidance system, particularly involving unprompted braking. One complaint describes the brakes activating independently at 25 MPH with a false "Pedestrian Nearby" alert, accompanied by seat vibration and a red-illuminated instrument panel, occurring at approximately 7,926 miles. The same vehicle had a recent Telematics Control Module replacement. Another complaint briefly mentions a non-functional Super Cruise feature, though details are sparse. While no crashes or injuries are reported, these issues could potentially affect vehicle control, and prospective buyers should be aware of these early-stage electronic system concerns.
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STEERING
Owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse report several steering-related issues, primarily involving compromised control and sensor malfunctions. Complaints frequently mention warning lights, such as "Service Electronic Stability Control" and "Control Module Performance Warning," accompanied by symptoms like excessive steering play and stiffness, particularly at higher speeds. These issues appear at mileages as early as 913 and over 10,000 miles. Safety implications are noted, with one owner experiencing a potential collision due to self-driving system errors and others describing difficulty in handling the vehicle. Buyers should be aware of these steering control and sensor-related problems when considering this model.
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ENGINE
Owners report issues with the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse primarily related to transmission failures and fuel injector problems. Multiple owners describe transmission failures occurring at relatively low mileages, specifically at 7,100 and 9,500 miles, with one owner noting an extended repair duration of up to three months. Another complaint details a fuel injector failure on cylinder 4 at just 120 miles, accompanied by a check engine light, rough idle, and diagnostic codes P0300 and P050D. No safety implications such as crashes or loss of control are mentioned, but the early onset of these issues may be of concern to potential buyers.
