Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet Traverse


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

The Service Brakes problem

The vacuum pump had a catastrophic failure. This led to failure of assisted breaking, and caused brake pedal to go rock hard while driving on the roadway. Metal shards from the vacuum pump broke off, and has now entered the engine.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Vehicle brake system failed allowing the pedal to travel to the floor. Only a small about of rear brake pressure allowed the vehicle to stop. Issue was discovered to be a failed master cylinder leaking all brake fluid into the brake booster, sucking in air causing brake failure.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Parking brake wouldn�t release. Service parking brake light on. I had parked on a slight hill. After about two hours, I started my vehicle, pressed the button, shifted to reverse, and the vehicle wouldn�t move.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet Traverse model year vehicles:



Traverse Service Bulletins
Traverse Safety Recalls
Traverse Defect Investigations