general problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Five problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2012 Traverse.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2020

Unknown, I first bought my chevy Traverse ltz in April of 2020, and about 2 weeks of driving it, I noticed that all(4)of my wheels/brakes instantly locked up while driving in traffic, almost causing a pile-up collision. The rotors and brakes releases alot of smoke as the wheels scrub and the SUV doesn't move forward nor backward. I reported it to the car lot/dealership where I purchased it from and was told to take it to a certain auto shop. I arrived there, just to be told that he doesn't fix those type of problems. The dealership where I bought it from didn't look at it either. So, from that time til now in 2021, I have been dealing with the same exact problems being terrified with my children in the car, not knowing if/when the next time the wheels lock up for no reason, if it will be fatal for me and my children or other drivers. I've contacted gm about it, taken it to chevy dealership a few times, even a couple of auto shops, and no one seems to know what the problem is. I recently had the transmission serviced to see if that was the issue and turns out, it wasn't. I don't know what to do, I am still financing it and the warranty only covers the transmission and engine, half the cost of the repair and the other half is my responsibility it states. I've been trying to prevent any fatal accidents best I can, sometimes by not driving it at all and having to ride with family members and friends. I was recently told by my warranty company that there is pretty much nothing they can do about it.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2019

The brakes have never been fixed even though they said (there times) that they have been replaced. There is a leak in the suspension, struts, cv/u joints, oil leaks, and possibly the coolant. The alignment is off even though the dealership stated they fix the alignment, but they can't if there's a leak they wouldn't be able to properly fix it. The check engine light has never gone off even though they said they fixed it but said they could not replicate the issue. Even though everything was supposed to be covered under warranty they no longer return our calls even when we go down there, they're not available to talk to us about the warranty. It was never disclosed to us that this was a previous rental vehicle. Now the brakes make sounds while we drive and while pressing down the whole vehicle shakes.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2019

While moving the vehicle jerks as if something is going on with transmission. It has been checked and all is ok. Check engine gives codes and then they disappear. The lights flicker inside and out. These symptoms come and go. Several mechanics have checked out this vehicle and cant find anything wrong with vehicle. Also took vehicle back to Chevrolet. Also the vehicle is being illegally monitored and tracked. This could be causing all issues with vehicle.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 20 mph, the contact was unable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to valley auto center (43555 sierra hwy, lancaster, CA 93534, (661) 951-1100) where the contact was informed that the vehicle did not have a warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,184.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and failed to respond. In addition, the steering wheel failed to move left or right and the vehicle lost power. As a result, the contact crashed into a bus terminal wall. Additionally, the key failed to release from the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact, passenger, and rear passenger occupant sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.


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