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2014 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 134 complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, or 24% of the 547 total complaints filed for that year. NHTSA lists no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 71,146.5 miles. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this data.

Brakes complaints
134
24% of 547
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
71,147 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no resistance, sometimes releasing an audible rush of air when pressed.
  • Several drivers describe losing braking power while descending hills, needing to pump the pedal repeatedly before pressure returned.
  • Some complaints describe sudden loss of power and speed at highway speeds, paired with stability control, traction control, and check engine warnings that made braking difficult.
  • Owners report violent shaking or vibration combined with engine RPM spikes and simultaneous loss of traction control while trying to slow the vehicle.
  • A few drivers said the vehicle stalled or lost electrical function (blank radio, cycling door locks) while attempting to brake, forcing them to roll through intersections.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2014, latest Nov 5, 2024.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter102014 Q12015 Q32016 Q32017 Q32018 Q32019 Q32020 Q32021 Q4
134 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2018 Q3 (10).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 134 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 24% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2014 Chevrolet Traverse brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse.
At what mileage do 2014 Traverse brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 71,146.5 miles.
Did the 2014 Traverse brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
According to NHTSA data, the 134 brake complaints for the 2014 Traverse show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2014 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2014 Traverse's 24% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than 2013 (30%) and 2012 (27%), but higher than 2015 (9%) and 2016 (8%).

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.