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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Traverse needs more recall homework, Traverse has more complaint activity and Traverse has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Chevrolet Traverse 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Difference
Total recalls 1 0 Traverse has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 18 168 Traverse has 150 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 4 / 0 / 2 / 0 Traverse has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 119 364 Traverse has 245 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 11 10 Traverse has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 5 13 Traverse has 8 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Feb 26, 2026 None listed Traverse has a listed date
Latest complaint Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Similar
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and service brakes forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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