2024 Chevrolet Traverse · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

58owner reports
18,454median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

58 of the 133 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2024 Traverse.

Tick what matches of 58 reports

grinding or squealing

pulsing or shaking when braking

pedal goes soft or to the floor

pads or rotors replaced early

a brake warning light

the car did not stop in time

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (15 reports), the ABS module (5 reports) and the master cylinder (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2024 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Traverse

EA26-006opened Aug 21, 2026

Brakes · model years 2024 to 2026

Electronic brake module component failure. Open.

NHTSA summary

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âBrake System Failureâ message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and traction control functions are lost. The loss of these functions causes the vehicle to set one of three Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) based on failed performance criteria for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). These DTCs, in turn, activate several driver alerts: an audible chime, a visual âService Brake Systemâ message in the display, and multiple illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs) for the ABS, Traction Control, and Brakes informing the driver of loss of functionality. The vehicle speed will also be limited to 70 KPH (43 MPH). Since opening PE24011, ODI has continued to receive reports of loss of brake assist. Some of these reports describe symptoms inconsistent with GMâs description of a spindle failure. These reports allege an immediate loss of brake assist fun

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 9,010 and 28,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Vehicle driving 32 miles an hour had sudden brake failure. The brakes did not work. Then, the vehicle had the following faults; ESC fault, traction and stability control fault, brake system fault, air conditioning failure (blowing hot air while 92 degrees out), lane assist fault, power steering fault. The vehicle almost slammed into traffic as it could not stop. The vehicle has 14872 miles.”
Filed Mar 11, 2026 · 14,872 miles

“Upper radiator hose leak with 20k miles. Coolant reservoir was completely emptied. Hose needed to be replaced on top of a parts not in stock. No warnings to overheating or coolant leak. Also Brakes squeal since day of purchase.”
Filed Dec 3, 2025 · 20,000 miles

“Right rear brake light and turn signal are not operating, making an unsafe driving condition. Vehicle taken to dealership and parts on back order preventing unsafe condition to be corrected.”
Filed Aug 21, 2025

“Was out of town and at that time was in the highway when notification came up advising no brake pad life and brakes started squeaking. Took it to dealership next day and was advised there is a problem with the master brake cylinder which is in nation wide back order. Has been at the dealership since then”
Filed Aug 16, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 58 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.