DecodedCars2025 Chevrolet Traverse
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Z71 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 20 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 204.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,793 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints185 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models — most often about the service brakes.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is a standard SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,793 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 10% better than the 2025 standard SUV average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2025
- Engine dropped: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Lightest version 432 lb heavier
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Traverse →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Lansing, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 Traverse configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 70.9 in | 120.9 in | 67.3 / 66.9 in | 4,793 lb | 56/44 |
| Z71 4dr SUV | 204.3 in | 79.5 in | 72 in | 120.9 in | 67.7 / 67.7 in | 4,793 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | +10% | $2,900 | 388 |
| Traverse AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | +6% | $3,200 | 422 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.4% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse (this car) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 22 |
| 2025 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Service Brakes — 112 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Electrical System — 45 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 38 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 11,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Traverse years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Traverse | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Traverse | 22 | 204.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 Traverse | 23 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 143 |
| 2023 Traverse | 21 | 205.9 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 95 |
| 2022 Traverse | 21 | 205.9 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 101 |
| 2021 Traverse | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 92 |
| 2020 Traverse | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 235 |
| 2019 Traverse | 22 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 412 |
| 2018 Traverse | 22 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 465 |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 203.5 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 361 |
| 2016 Traverse | 18 | 203.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 292 |
| 2015 Traverse | 19 | 203.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 313 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →