1. Chevrolet Traverse
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Service Brakes

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Service Brakes Problems

11
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 11 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • traction control · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi5
100–150k mi3
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 14, 2019 · 125,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    Takata recall driving down the road and traction control off, stabilitrak service, and abs light came on. Engine light also. Sick in tired of throwing money into this traverse. I love the suv but i can't afford all of this mechanical issues.

    ODI 11243933

  • July 10, 2019 · 124,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    I just purchased this vehicle 2 weeks ago from taylor chevrolet. It has already been in the dealership twice for some sensor issues that they knew about when it was sold to me and said they were going to fix when "a part came in" they never called so i had to contact them when the truck started having issues. This is where i have the biggest problem i almost lost my life today when a semi almost hit me while driving…

    ODI 11230856

  • June 27, 2019 · 180,000 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension

    While moving the vehicle jerks as if something is going on with transmission. It has been checked and all is ok. Check engine gives codes and then they disappear. The lights flicker inside and out. These symptoms come and go. Several mechanics have checked out this vehicle and cant find anything wrong with vehicle. Also took vehicle back to chevrolet. Also the vehicle is being illegally monitored and tracked. This…

    ODI 11222945

  • March 21, 2019 · 70,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes

    Stabilitrak/ traction control turns off suddenly while driving without reason. Abs brakes light comes on in message center. Vehicle suddenly loses power and engine idles rough. Occurs suddenly without warning leaving driver/passengers stranded in dangerous roadways. Vehicle only has 70,000 miles and is serviced regularly. Vehicle was serviced two months ago for this problem, where an alignment temporarily fixed the…

    ODI 11190451

  • December 16, 2018 · 85,154 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    While driving , stopped at light. Started to drive and abs trouble light comes on and the brakes lock up. I had to drive as if all my brakes where on , they heat up and smoke. Parked in my driveway husband go out to check and trouble is gone. Ack to normal . No trouble locked in as if nothing happened . Dealer said can't do anything unless it is brought in with trouble. It's has been happening about once a month .…

    ODI 11161844

  • August 25, 2018 · 136,184 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 20 mph, the contact was unable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to valley auto center (43555 sierra hwy, lancaster, ca 93534, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the vehicle did not have a warranty. The vehicle was…

    ODI 11151573

  • August 18, 2018 · 92,000 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and failed to respond. In addition, the steering wheel failed to move left or right and the vehicle lost power. As a result, the contact crashed into a bus terminal wall. Additionally, the key failed to release from the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 11121743

  • October 11, 2017 · 88,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    The first occurrence happened 10/11/17 on i-40. My car started "jerking" and all of a sudden the car decelerated to approx 35 mph. The abs light came on. A ntfcn came on that all of my assists were off (parking, all wheel drive, traction control, stabilitrack). A ntc also appeared that said to service stabilitrak. When i go to press my brake there is a noise in the brake pedal and it "jumps" when i go to press it.…

    ODI 11041695

  • June 26, 2016 · 78,067 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    While driving on the highway, my chev traverse traction control, stabilitrak, abs and brake warning lights lit up! When both accelerating and applying brakes the car drags. Additionally the air conditioning blows harders on its own.

    ODI 10876787

  • April 15, 2014 · 30,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes were engaged and a loud grinding sound emitted from the vehicle. The problem has recurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

    ODI 10643685

  • March 15, 2012 · 28,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes

    The vehicle makes a grinding noise when braking. When you hit the brakes you also hear a crunching sound from the inside of the car. When attempting to stop you also feel the car jerking. The car has the stabilitrak light come on and when that happens it also says you have lost traction for the vehicle. When this happens the car feels like its gliding and has difficulty stopping. The engine in my car has a noise on…

    ODI 10650843

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.