YearToAvoid

2009 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of all 448 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 17 Traverse model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 92,650 miles.

Brakes complaints
35
8% of 448
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
92,650 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2011, latest Jun 13, 2019.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2011Jun 2014Jul 2015Jan 2016Sep 2017Dec 2018Jun 2019
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jun 2019; peak Nov 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

  1. NHTSA 09V153000May 6, 2009Brakes15,393 vehicles

    Parking brake

    Gm is recalling 15,393 my 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. This connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.

    Risk: If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the transmission shift lever is in any position other than park, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. This could result in a crash without prior warning.

    Remedy: Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. Gm anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Brakes complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200935 (8%)
  2. 201069 (10%)
  3. 2011138 (23%)
  4. 201295 (27%)
  5. 201348 (30%)
  6. 2014134 (24%)
  7. 201529 (9%)
  8. 201623 (8%)
  9. 201716 (4%)
  10. 201843 (9%)
  11. 201922 (5%)
  12. 20209 (4%)
  13. 20219 (10%)
  14. 20229 (9%)
  15. 202313 (15%)
  16. 202459 (43%)
  17. 2025112 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have brake problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,650 miles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has the most brake complaints (138), compared with 35 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse concerns the brake: 09V153000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.