2025 Chevrolet Traverse brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 202634,188 miMI2 injuredBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes independently activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS, traction control, check engine, collision avoidance, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. An audible alert chimed erroneously without a pedestrian nearby. Due to the failure, the contact’s chest struck the steering wheel. A passenger seated in the front passenger’s side seat…

   NHTSA complaint #11768279 · source
2. Filed Sep 24, 202621,589 miINTowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the semi-truck in front of the vehicle started slowing down and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed. When the brake pedal was first depressed the brake pedal was extremely firm. While forcefully depressing the brake pedal the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the braking distance became extended. The Brake Assist Failure, Warning Brake, Park, ABS, Starter…

   NHTSA complaint #11766766 · source
3. Filed Sep 22, 202616,000 miWYBrakes

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 5 MPH, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The message "Limited Braking - No Assistance Braking" was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was awaiting a diagnostic test. The contact was advised that the OnStar modules needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…

   NHTSA complaint #11766121 · source
4. Filed Aug 4, 2026TXBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   This started happening about two weeks ago. My check engine light came on and my OBD scanner said a NOX sensor code showed. I told the dealership and I guess they cleared the code and it hasn’t reappeared but the reduced acceleration has maintained. It was [XXX] I had just go of work and needed gas. While traveling to the gas station I got notification that my acceleration was being reduced and it was very noticeable. After arriving and pumping gas, I started the car and got…

   NHTSA complaint #11754653 · source
5. Filed Jun 20, 2026WABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Our car one day showed several illuminated dash lights regarding brake system, along with several pop up warnings. We took it to a Chevrolet dealer for service. They’ve had it for 54 days. They’ve confirmed widespread brake system and electrical system failure, but even after escalating to corporate tech assistance, there is no progress nor resolution available. We were told they have at least a dozen others with this same issue. It is wildly inappropriate that there has not…

   NHTSA complaint #11745334 · source
6. Filed Jun 13, 2026KYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Won’t go into drive or reverse at time. Auto brake initiates automatically and car will come to complete stop with no other vehicles in front of my vehicle. Dash will freeze. Service engineer, service emergency calling, service engine, calls on star

   NHTSA complaint #11743927 · source
7. Filed Jun 10, 2026GABrakes

   I purchased a brand-new 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and have been dealing with a loud brake squeal that makes the vehicle sound like it has worn-out brakes. I’ve taken it to two different Chevrolet dealerships, and instead of fixing the issue, I’ve repeatedly been told that this is a common problem with the 2025 Traverse and that many owners are experiencing the same thing. I’ve been given multiple explanations, including weather conditions and the vehicle needing to warm up,…

   NHTSA complaint #11743153 · source
8. Filed Jun 1, 202617,000 miINTowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "ESC", "ABS", "Brakes", "Emergency Brakes", "Forward Collision", "Emergency Parking Brake", and "Speed Limited" displayed. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact activated the hazard lights, and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11741222 · source
9. Filed May 26, 2026ILBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Started my car and several dashboard lights and service messages cane across the screen; forward collision unavailable, service ESC, service brake assist. Traction control light was also lit up.

   NHTSA complaint #11740271 · source
10. Filed May 8, 2026MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    My car randomly started alerting me of “ECS service” & “Brake assist service”. The dealership essentially did nothing even though there is an active recall on the 2024 models.

    NHTSA complaint #11736611 · source
11. Filed May 6, 2026PABrakes

    At approximately 30,000 miles, upon starting my 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT, the brake pedal traveled completely to the floorboards with zero resistance. Simultaneously, the 'Service Brake Assist' warning message appeared. This loss of hydraulic pressure occurred while stationary. This follows a dealership visit one week prior for a 'glitchy' check engine light that was dismissed by service staff.The vehicle is being towed via flatbed to the dealership as it is unsafe to…

    NHTSA complaint #11736189 · source
12. Filed Apr 27, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    We drove the Traverse 55 miles to a baseball game. When we got in the car to return home several warning lights appeared on the instrument display and there was an audible warning sound. The message “Service ESC” and “Brake assist failure” appeared on the instrument display panel. We couldn’t find a dealership that was open on Saturday so we cautiously drove 55 miles home. The brake pedal was hard to push and had to be pushed all the way to the floor to stop the vehicle. We…

    NHTSA complaint #11734012 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology