Are brake problems common on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. NHTSA lists 59 brake complaints for the 2024 Traverse, which is 43% of all 136 complaints filed for the year — a notably high share compared to most other Traverse model years.

Is there a brake recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue as of the data update on 2026-09-24.

At what mileage do 2024 Traverse brake problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 22,438 miles at the time of failure.

Have brake issues on the 2024 Traverse caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to brake complaints for this model year.

How does the 2024 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 43% brake complaint share for 2024 is higher than every year from 2015 through 2023, though the 2025 model year shows an even higher 63% share.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 59 brake complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, making up 43% of its 136 total complaints for the year — one of the highest brake shares across all Traverse model years. Median mileage at failure is 22,438 miles, and there is 1 injury and no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints: 59; 43% of 136
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 22,438 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Some owners report a "Brake Assist Failure" or "Brake assist problem, service asc" warning appearing on the dash, with the pedal becoming very hard to press and stopping power reduced at low speed.
Owners describe a faulty master brake cylinder that let brake fluid fail to reach the brakes, in one case with fewer than 500 miles on the vehicle and in another with less than 9,000 miles.
Some describe brakes locking up unexpectedly during automatic emergency braking activation while backing out of a driveway, requiring heavy accelerator pressure to move the vehicle.
Owners report persistent squeaking, scratching, or spongy brakes that dealerships declined to repair, calling the noise normal.
Some report a front brake overheating and dragging, causing steering wheel shake, with technicians replacing or re-lubing caliper pins without resolving the issue.
Owners describe vibration or shaking when coming to a complete stop that dealerships could not diagnose or fix after multiple visits.

When 2024 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (14).

Brakes recalls for the 2024 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.

200935 (8%)
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

Are brake problems common on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes. NHTSA lists 59 brake complaints for the 2024 Traverse, which is 43% of all 136 complaints filed for the year — a notably high share compared to most other Traverse model years.
Is there a brake recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue as of the data update on 2026-09-24.
At what mileage do 2024 Traverse brake problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 22,438 miles at the time of failure.
Have brake issues on the 2024 Traverse caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to brake complaints for this model year.
How does the 2024 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 43% brake complaint share for 2024 is higher than every year from 2015 through 2023, though the 2025 model year shows an even higher 63% share.