2012 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 95 brake complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 27% of its 354 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 97,350. One crash and three injuries were reported, and there is no related recall on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 95
- 27% of 354
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 97,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal becomes hard to depress and fails to respond at low speed, in one case combined with loss of steering and a crash into a wall.
- A loud grinding or crunching sound comes from the brakes during stops, sometimes recurring even after the dealer replaces brake components.
- Braking is accompanied by a jerking or gliding sensation while the Stabilitrak and traction-control lights illuminate and the vehicle reports a loss of traction.
- The vehicle suddenly decelerates to about 15-20 mph on the highway while stability and traction control warnings appear, creating a rear-end collision risk in traffic.
- A wheel speed sensor detaching has been linked to sudden unexplained slowdowns paired with a 'check Stabilitrack - traction control off' message.
When 2012 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 25, 2014, latest Feb 4, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 95 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 27% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls on file for the brake complaints reported on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
- At what mileage do 2012 Traverse brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is 97,350 miles.
- Have the brake issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 1 crash and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Are brake complaints worse in the 2012 Traverse than other years?
- The 2012 model's 27% brake-complaint share is close to the 2013 model's 30% and lower than the 2024 (43%) and 2025 (63%) model years in this dataset, so it is not the highest among Traverse years.