Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 38 | 22% |
| Service brakes | 36 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 5% |
| Structure | 8 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4% |
| Power train | 7 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3% |
| Engine | 4 | 2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The car starts it self and then shuts off all by it self. It has done this twice that we know of. Its impossible to do this even if your keys are in your pocket as you have to hit 3 different buttons to do this. I am
NHTSA complaint: Engine
Sudden slamming on the brake automatically when in reverse and there is nothing around the car to cause this. Has happened many times The car will alert that something is too close when turning right by there is nothin
NHTSA complaint: Power train
Vehicle had large puddle of antifreeze under drivers front of vehicle. Antifreeze reservoir was completely empty upon opening the hood. There is an active drip of antifreeze under the car as displayed by placing a clean
NHTSA complaint: Engine
This started happening about two weeks ago. My check engine light came on and my OBD scanner said a NOX sensor code showed. I told the dealership and I guess they cleared the code and it hasn’t reappeared but the reduced
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
While driving with AWD engaged (winter time only ) , AWD will disengage on its own randomly . Will not allow me to reengage AWD for 24hrs plus, unless battery is disconnected . Dealer has hooked up reader and NO code pop
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
Wife had car sitting over night from doing a EMS shift. Went out to car in morning to start to return home and when car started ABS light, ECS light, Brake Light, and Collision light came on. This has resulted in no ABS
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
While driving on vacation approximately five hours away from home with my family, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed immediately by increased outside wind noise coming from the panoramic moonroof. Based on th
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
Approx 5/19/26 Forward Collision Detection check light randomly came on when driving home and showed notifications showing "Service ESC" "Service Traction Control" then started showing notifications for the collision sen
NHTSA complaint: Back over prevention
| Reliability raw | 71 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 70 | good |
| Maintenance | 69 | good |
| Depreciation | 49 | below average |
| Performance | 67 | good |
| Efficiency | 39 | below average |
| Safety | 93 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and service brakes is the most reported area with 38 of them (22%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 71/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 70/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2025 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 66/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.