2025 Chevrolet Traverse: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760818 (filed 08/30/2026): “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 nothing there. it is intermittent. when you start the car it the motor reves up ver…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742597 (filed 06/07/2026): “Nhtsa defect report (initial portal filing) manufacturer target: general motors (gm) filer: [xxx] classification: mechanical defect & administrative evasion narrative for submission i am filing this formal defect report regarding a catastrophic, systemic safety failure present in the 2025 chevrolet…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11724286 (filed 03/14/2026): “Check engine light came on with limited acceleration vehicle, then proceeded to overheat several times having to pull over to the side of the road in very dangerous locations vehicle was brought to dealership and it was determined it was a coolant pump. it was replaced under warranty. i want it to b…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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