Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls for brake problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.

How common are brake complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 138 brake complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 23% of all 608 complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is 74,175 miles, though some owners reported issues at only a few hundred miles.

Do brake problems on the 2011 Traverse involve crashes?

NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury tied to brake complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Traverse compare to other model years for brake complaints?

The 2011 model year had 138 brake complaints, more than any other year listed except 2014's 134, while the 2013 model year had the highest complaint share at 30%.

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 138 brake complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 23% of its 608 total complaints for the year. Owners report pedal failure, master cylinder and ABS module problems, with a median failure mileage of 74,175 miles. No brake-specific recall is listed for this model year.

Brakes complaints: 138; 23% of 608
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 74,175 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal sinks to the floor and fails to stop the vehicle, in some cases leading to rear-end collisions at low speed.
Sudden, complete brake failure at very low speed (around 4 mph) that owners say caused loss of control and a crash into a fixed object.
Dealers diagnosed failed brake master cylinders and antilock brake computer modules, in some cases on vehicles with only a few hundred miles on the odometer.
Stability control (StabiliTrak) and traction control warning lights appear together with brake problems and sometimes return after dealer repairs.
Some owners of newly purchased vehicles reported reddish specks described by a dealer as brake dust coating the body, mainly at the rear of the car.

When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2011, latest Sep 18, 2024.

138 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2024 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (28).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 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.

201069 (10%)
2011138 (23%)
201295 (27%)
201348 (30%)
2014134 (24%)
201529 (9%)
201623 (8%)
201716 (4%)
201843 (9%)
201922 (5%)
20209 (4%)
20219 (10%)
20229 (9%)
202313 (15%)
202459 (43%)
2025112 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls for brake problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.
How common are brake complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA lists 138 brake complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 23% of all 608 complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is 74,175 miles, though some owners reported issues at only a few hundred miles.
Do brake problems on the 2011 Traverse involve crashes?: NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury tied to brake complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Traverse compare to other model years for brake complaints?: The 2011 model year had 138 brake complaints, more than any other year listed except 2014's 134, while the 2013 model year had the highest complaint share at 30%.