2025 Chevrolet Traverse · symptom sheet

Brake warning light stays on

30owner reports
7,000median miles
1involved a crash

Newest report Aug 21, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

30 of the 111 reports of brake wear on the 2025 Traverse describe brake light on.

Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (111 reports) · also: ABS light on

Tick what matches of 30 reports

the light comes on intermittently

the ABS light is also on

a dealer replaced a sensor

brake performance also felt off

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (10 reports) and the module (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2025 model year as of Sep 19, 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 2,182 and 13,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.

2225

826

What owners wrote

“Master cylinder failure at 15,000 miles on 4/13/2026 Safety risk of Potential brake system failure. Taken to dealership on 4/13/2026, as of today 4/16/2026, master cylinder has been replaced but now the vehicle is rejecting the part, per the dealership. ABS light and brake light illuminated at the time of failure. No other car symptoms noted.”
Filed Apr 16, 2026 · 15,000 miles

“While driving on the interstate, the anti-collision system activated when a car swerved in front of the vehicle. The vehicle stopped and resulted in a brake failure after that. All brake warning lights came on the dash, message stating brake failure and drive with caution and limited speed was displayed. Brakes were no longer working properly.”
Filed Jan 22, 2026

“front collision system failed. ABS and traction control are now failing. My breaks gave out Yes No The failure happened the day the warning lights came on - 10/26/2025”
Filed Oct 26, 2025

“Warning light âService Electronic Stability Controlâ appeared 2 days ago. Vehicle feels unbalanced, steering wheel has excessive play (like driving a boat), and control is compromised. Mileage over 10,000. Safety concern due to difficulty handling.â”
Filed Oct 5, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 30 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.