Chevrolet Traverse Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Traverse across 18 model years. The 2025 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “brake assist” (13% of reports).
- 393service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $830typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake assist: mentioned in 51 of 393 complaints (13%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 50 of 393 complaints (13%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 47 of 393 complaints (12%)
- Service ESC: mentioned in 33 of 393 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Chevrolet Traverse at $830, and half of them between $340 and $960.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 122 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 393 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 12 an injury.
Chevrolet Traverse service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 4 | 16% | — |
| 2025 Traverse | 111 | 60% | 10,000 |
| 2024 Traverse | 56 | 40% | — |
| 2023 Traverse | 12 | 13% | 26,000 |
| 2022 Traverse | 9 | 9% | 20,600 |
| 2021 Traverse | 9 | 10% | 1,372 |
| 2020 Traverse | 10 | 4% | 4,410 |
| 2019 Traverse | 21 | 5% | 7,550 |
| 2018 Traverse | 37 | 8% | 37,000 |
| 2017 Traverse | 12 | 3% | 32,170 |
| 2016 Traverse | 7 | 2% | 19,000 |
| 2015 Traverse | 7 | 2% | 14,081 |
| 2014 Traverse | 22 | 4% | 40,993 |
| 2013 Traverse | 5 | 3% | 29,300 |
| 2012 Traverse | 15 | 4% | 88,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 28 | 5% | 67,000 |
| 2010 Traverse | 16 | 2% | 82,023 |
| 2009 Traverse | 12 | 3% | 92,150 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the Chevrolet Traverse. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While I was pulling into an intersection, my brakes and break system failed. The brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance. I had no ability to put on an emergency break. I was able to navigate into a parking lot where i still could not get my vehicle to come to a complete stop…
Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD VIN: [XXX] Purchase Date: XXX Incident Date: XXX Mileage: 35,975 INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On Fr XXX, just seven days after purchasing this vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales, I started my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and was immediately presented with multiple serious…
Driver side windshield wiper does not clear window, blades have been replaced and still not fixed. Appears to be a wiper arm issue. Rear camera blips out, goes black or shows half a screen during use. Happens almost daily and has caused me to nearly hit cars and or people. Front tire sensor will…
When I am in reverse, the car will slam on the brakes without warning even without a hazard or object in the way.
When I purchased my car, I was given an alert from the brake sensor that the front pads needed service. I returned the car to the dealer and they were able to reset the alert. A few months later, I got another alert that the front brake pads were at 18%. My car was still under warranty and the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traverses have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 393 owner complaints about service brakes for the Chevrolet Traverse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Traverse service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners report a typical cost of $830 (half paid between $340 and $960), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “brake assist”, in 51 of 393 complaints, followed by “traction control” (50).
Other Chevrolet Traverse problems
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- Steering problems (955)
- Power Train problems (921)
- Electrical System problems (852)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (476)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (306)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (208)
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