YearToAvoid

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 69 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 10% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles. No recall is tied to this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
69
10% of 669
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but failing to slow the vehicle, in one case leading to a crash into a parked car and a parking gate.
  • Some drivers describe a sudden loss of both steering and braking power at highway speed, with the vehicle ending up off the road.
  • Several complaints describe a 'traction control disabled, service stabilitrak' message appearing on the dash right before the vehicle lost speed and became hard to control, affecting the ability to brake and steer safely.
  • One owner reported brake pedal shaking during braking after the front brake pads were replaced and rotors resurfaced.
  • Multiple reports link engine power reduction warnings with the vehicle slowing on its own, forcing drivers to pull over while unable to accelerate away from traffic.

When 2010 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2010, latest Sep 28, 2020.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter52010 Q32014 Q12015 Q12016 Q12017 Q22018 Q22019 Q32020 Q3
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2020 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Traverse model year

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 69 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 10% of the 669 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse brakes?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this brake issue on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
At what mileage do 2010 Traverse brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is 78,000 miles.
Did the 2010 Traverse brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 injuries or fires linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
How does the 2010 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 Traverse's brake complaints made up 10% of that year's total, lower than 2011 (23%), 2012 (27%), 2013 (30%), and 2014 (24%), based on NHTSA data.

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.