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2025 Chevrolet Traverse · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 111owner reports
  • 5,000median miles
  • 3involved a crash

Newest report Aug 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

111 of the 174 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2025 Traverse.

Tick what matches of 111 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (54 reports), the master cylinder (42 reports), the pads and rotors (3 reports) and the booster (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2025 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 “Brake System Failure” 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 “Service Brake System” 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 GM’s 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 2,747 and 11,000 miles, from the 28 reports that gave a mileage.

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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

“My chevy has 3000 miles on it and the service the brake Assist and service the ESC Information flashes on the screen and the Brake and ABS lights are lit up.”

Filed Sep 27, 2025 · 3,000 miles

“The ABS break service warning appeared in the info screen. I have less than 3000 miles on it. The dealer said the car should not be driven. They had to order the parts, Master Cylinder, reservoir kit, etc. They also said there was a GM Bulletin on this issue.”

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · 3,000 miles

“Suddenly with just over 8300 miles on the vehicle, lights for ABS, traction control, forward collision and parking brake all came on. The brake pedal started to feel spongy on the way to the dealership. The dealership replaced the master cylinder under warranty.”

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · 8,300 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 3 of 111 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.