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2025 Chevrolet Traverse
Common Problems

Ranked from 79 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
4
Medium
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Low

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake system warning lights and malfunctions

    25complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Multiple brake-related warning lights appeared, indicating potential brake system failures and malfunctions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Master brake cylinder failure

    22complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The master brake cylinder failed, causing brake-related warning lights to illuminate and the brake system to malfunction.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Electrical system failure leading to dashboard blackouts

    21complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system failed, causing the dashboard to go dark and lose critical information, making the vehicle unsafe to operate.

  4. 4

    Brake Assist Failure

    12complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake assist system fails, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and the vehicle to roll slowly backward.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Antenna Fin Detachment

    5complaints
    Low severityOther

    The antenna fin detaches unexpectedly, posing a risk to other vehicles on the road.

  6. 6

    Transmission failure

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission failed, causing the vehicle to lose power and become difficult to drive, potentially leading to accidents.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical System Glitches

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electronic rearview mirror and main touchscreen experienced glitches, leading to potential distraction.

  8. 8

    OnStar Module Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The OnStar module failed, causing the vehicle's emergency calling system to become inoperative.

  9. 9

    Transmission Fluid Leak

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission fluid leaked from near the torque converter, causing the transmission to fail.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Transmission Slipping

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission began to slip, causing the vehicle to lose power and accelerate erratically.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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