The Lemon Index2025 Chevrolet Traverse.
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 184 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 205, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Traverse year is 2013.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 184 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Traverse year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 16K miles on the car (18 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 390 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates the active safety features and/or cameras are…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My chevy has 3000 miles on it and the service the brake Assist and service the ESC Information flashes on the screen and the Brake and ABS lights are lit up.
2025 Chevrolet Traverse owner · NHTSA complaint 11690057
More owner reports
the whole dashboard lit up with break and park indicator lit up in red on dashboard. warning flashed about automatic break system failure and ESC warning
NHTSA complaint 11687969
Brake assist, ESC alerts on vehicle. Sat in the dealer service shop for 3 days and said to have been fixed. Still with same issue
NHTSA complaint 11679569
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 205; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Traverse year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (60%), automatic emergency braking (48%) and electrical (26%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 7% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Traverse year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2021 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works