Chevrolet Traverse Complaints (2025)

172 consumer complaints on file.

#11681075August 16, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
On Aug 15th, 2025 I went to pick up my children from school. As I picked up my child and turned the vehicle on to go pick up my second child, the car notified me on the dash board of 4 icons. Brake, ABS, traction and collision. Service ESC and Brake assist service needed. I was very concerned when I went to drive and when I gently eased into the brakes I could hear a small noise, every time I pressed the brakes. My second childs school is about 4 minutes away. I called Chevrolet dealership where I purchased it from in February, explained everything and they said i needed to take it in to a Chevrolet dealership near me. I called the nearest Chevy dealership and they said to bring it in the same day or the next day. Saturday Aug 16th, 2025 at 8am I was at the dealership. They checked to see what codes ran up and if it was safe to drive, they pulled 4 codes and told me it wasn't safe and I needed to leave it for 10-14 days minimum. They said they could not provide me a vehicle / loaner. I had already called Chevrolet Customer service the day before to receive assistance with a temporary vehicle as the dealership had told me they had no loaner to provide. I explained to Chevrolet Customer service that I am a disabled & handicap veteran with children. I do not have a secondary vehicle and it is a necessity as i drop off and pick up my children and attend medical appointments. The employee was able to open a case for me and send it to the regional person around my area. No one has called me. Today Saturday, I dropped off my vehicle and picked up a rental according to the guidelines provided by the Chevrolet employee for reimbursement a GM vehicle under $44 a day. This is a huge inconvenience , unacceptable from a new 2025 vehicle. Ot has put me in a hardship position financially. The hassle, my Traverse has handicap plates and my rental does not. Very upset and frustrated. I need as much support and help from GM / Chevrolet to resolve this SAFETY issue for my children.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680766August 14, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Brake light, ABS light, Forward collision light and Traction control light all come on when the car was started. Had to be towed to Woody Folsom dealership in Baxley, GA and is currently still there. Was told it was the brake master cyclinder and it is on nationwide backorder. The part came in this week and they put it in and could not get the car to program. They are waiting for another brake master cyclinder to arrive. So I am at 8 weeks of the car being down and in service at the dealership with no estimated date of when and if it can be fixed. I have received Onstar notifications that says A critical issue with the engine and transmission system in your 2025 Chevrolet Traverse has been detected. The battery in your 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is critically low.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680529August 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
New vehicle (bought in April 2025), vehicle has about 6400 miles. The ABS, forward collision braking system, traction and emergency brake services light all popped up (including alerts stating "Service ESC" and "Service Brake Assist"). Took to the dealership and was told the master brake cylinder needs replaced. They said the part is on back order and no eta.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680512August 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
When my new vehicle hit 4k miles, the dash started to show alerts for "Service ESC" and "Service Break Assist". As well as those alerts, there were additional notification lights for "Brake", "ABS", "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control", and "Forward Collision Alert (FCA)". After some research, I was worried to drive my car incase the breaks would not work properly. So I discontinued to used my car with my 2 young children. The Chevy dealership has confirmed it's the back master cylinder that needs to be replaced. From my research, this is a common issue happening and a roll over issue from the 2024 models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680408August 13, 2025
ENGINE
Transmission failed at 7100 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680385August 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
August 6, 2025 I was driving and it started to rain and there was a little rain on the road and my vehicle appeared to be hydroplaning. I had never experienced that before and it scared me to the point that I reduced my speed significantly. I arrived at my destination and was there for about three hours and when I started my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse I had 4 lights come on my dashboard along with a warning chime. The lights were the BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, FORWARD COLLISION ASSIST LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT; and a Service ESC and Service Brake Assist message popped up in separate boxes from the lights themselves. I turned off my Traverse and hoped it was some fluke thing and again the same lights came on and same messages. I drove my vehicle home cautiously and parked it. I called the dealer I purchased it from the following morning and was given a service appointment 11 days out and I stated that was unacceptable since I was not sure the vehicle was safe to drive from everything I was reading online. The service dept stated that they could place it on a machine if I stopped into the dealership and let me know if was safe to drive. My husband drove it to the dealership 25 miles away and wasn't happy with the service department and spoke to a manager and he stated they would look at my vehicle the following day and gave me a loaner. My husband advised the manager that everything I had been reading pointed to an issue with the master brake cylinder and the parts are on backorder and the manager said he hadn't heard of any issues with them. I received a call 4 days later after asking the status of my new car repeatedly and was told that it is the master brake cylinder and a couple of the parts are on backorder and they don't know when they will arrive; could be a week, two or a month. I am extremely concerned about the seriousness of this issue and the lack of parts to repair the vehicle. As I stated, there are multiple incidents on google over this same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680138August 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Started car and began backing up when ECS, Brake, and ABS messages came up. Upon attempting to break at slower rates of speed it felt like the brakes would slip slightly before catching and stopping. At normal rates of speed (25+) it wasn’t noticeable. In shop now with ‘censor failure’
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679934August 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Brake master cylinder ECU failed. Illuminated warning lights for BRAKE, FRONT END COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ABS, and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. Took the vehicle to dealership and was told about the part failure. They advised that there was no ETA on parts that are on backorder. The codes were removed and the warning lights went off, but came back on the next day. I was told that the vehicle was drivable, but they could not guarantee my safety. The dealership had no loaners so I had no choice but to drive the vehicle home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679878August 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and experienced a complete failure of the master brake cylinder approximately two months after purchase. The brake system failed as I was operating the vehicle, creating a significant safety hazard. Fortunately, no accident occurred, but the car became unsafe and was in the dealership service center for 5 weeks awaiting repair. This failure occurred with very low mileage and without warning. I am concerned that this may be a manufacturing defect or part of a wider issue. The extended service delay also caused major inconvenience and out-of-pocket expenses. I am submitting this complaint so the NHTSA can track similar reports and investigate if necessary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679748August 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
ABS and ESC and brake lights came on. Collision beeping and warning went out. Brake pedal vey late to respond to braking. This vehicle is unsafe. It has been sitting and the Chevy dealer for 2 weeks now with no information given to me about when it will be fixed. I call the dealer every other day and they just say that Chevy will be shipping parts. This is clearly a nation wide problem with this vehicle. I’ve read numerous articles online about people with the same problem and have contacted an attorney
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679569August 9, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679301August 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Master cylinder failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679013August 7, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We were told we had a faulty master cylinder that needed to be replaced. The ABS, forward collision braking system, rear collision breaking system, and emergency brake were all at risk, which puts a significant risk to the passengers in the vehicle, including children. The problem was confirmed by the dealership with no information about timing of replacement since there is a national shortage of this part. Warning messages included ABS, BRAKE, forward collision, rear collision- lights came on several times. They appeared suddenly after turning on the car without incident. We tried turning off the car and letting it sit for long periods of time without resolution. The dealership initially flushed the brake line without resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678933August 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Parked the vehicle a Saturday evening went to get into it Sunday morning and the dash was lit up with abs light, service ESC, traction control, check engine light. Called the dealership I bought it from to tell them what was going on, brought it in on a Monday evening to be looked at Thursday. Was called to be informed the master cylinder went bad. Was told by the service manger part would be in to be fixed Wednesday. Wednesday came and gone with no call, finally got a call Thursday evening that the part did not arrive and NOW they have no ETA on the part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678927August 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:BODY
the car had a faulty door that would stick intermittently since the day we purchased it (march 10, 2025) and wouldn't open unless forced. we reported the issue on march 23rd to our sales rep (jorge) and didn't act upon it until two months later when it wouldn't open at all. upon bringing it into the shop on may 27th it was determined that there was a faulty latch. they also discovered that the brake light was on and the car was in need of multiple components - master cylinder, the adapter and the reservoir. we have had a rental car since 5/27/25 and yet to receive our car back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678917August 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I was in the car wash and the service ESC came on It also had the traction control, ABS and check engine light came on. When I restarted my car the check engine light only came on . On the Chevy app it says my Anti Breaking System needs serviced. This is a brand new car bought a couple months ago with under 3,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678739August 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
While driving my 2025 Chevy Traverse with under 2,000 miles on the odometer, multiple brake-related warnings suddenly appeared on the dashboard, including: Service Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Brake System Warning, and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). I brought the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis, where the issue was confirmed. However, I was informed that the replacement part is currently on back order, with no clear timeline for availability. I immediately contacted GM for assistance and was informed that the issue was due to a defective Brake Master Cylinder (part number 85762161). After further research, I discovered that a defective master cylinder can result in partial or complete brake failure, posing a serious safety risk. Given the extremely low mileage and the critical nature of the affected component, I believe this issue warrants investigation. I am concerned that similar failures may be occurring in other 2024–2025 Chevy Traverse vehicles and could lead to dangerous situations if not addressed promptly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678190August 4, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While driving the automatic brake assist failure light came on. I was unable to stop at a very busy intersection and was forced into traffic even though I had a red light. The parking brake, engine light, and light came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678079August 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Warning codes - Service Brake Assist, Service Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Forward Collision system unavailable. Brake pedal felt different with an associated clunk noise. Brake Fluid believed to have been leaking in garage. Dealer diagnosis as Master Brake Cylinder failure. No parts available/no ETA available. Car is 5 months old and under 5,000 miles on the odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678020August 2, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I started my Traverse and the brake light, forward collision alert, brake assist, stability control lights came on. The warning messages to service ESC, and service brake assist also came on. I have 2182 miles on my vehicle. No warning of anything wrong before this happened. It is available for inspection. It was towed to the closest dealership who determined the master cylinder needed replacing. I did not drive it due to warnings the brake systems were not functioning properly. Could have caused a wreck if they did not work. It has since been towed to the dealership it was purchased at awaiting their diagnosis. The first dealership said the master cylinder is on backorder with no ETA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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