2011 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 5%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got my car 6 months ago, so far the brakes went out, rotors went out, all struts had to be reolaced, heater broke, air conditioner leakes, and now timing chains need to be replaved. I found an inspection completed 2 weeks before I bought my car done at another dealership. The list of issues is scary.”
NHTSA complaint #11109502, filed 2018-07, 65,000 miles“It became very hard to steer as we slowed down to turn into a parking space. It felt like manual steering and not power. The dealership said we need a steering rack and steering pump. Is there a recall on this vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #11387191, filed 2021-01, 175,000 miles“I purchased this 2011 Traverse used in 2013 with approximately 28,000 miles on it in aurora, co. It now has about 118,000 miles. I have had warning lights on the ABS and stability control systems come on, along with error messages indicating stability control and awd are deactivated for about a week that do not reset upon restarting the car. Today, I experienced numerous losses of engine power, as though the car had dropped into neutral, while driving surface streets at approximately 30-35mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057655, filed 2017-12, 118,000 miles“I only made one payment on my car and I don't feel it's safe to drive or put my kids in. The steering and tires or something just sway pull noise and I feel I don't have any control.”
NHTSA complaint #11062051, filed 2018-01, 70,571 miles“I was driving 65 MPH when the accelerator pedal stuck and accelerated to 85 MPH. The brakes were disabled for approx 5-7 seconds. After 5-7 seconds passed, the brake system began to work again and I was able to slow down and eventually stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10481455, filed 2012-10, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 23% |
| 2025 | 118 | 64% |
| 2024 | 63 | 44% |
| 2023 | 12 | 13% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 10 | 11% |
| 2020 | 10 | 4% |
| 2019 | 22 | 5% |
| 2018 | 38 | 8% |
| 2017 | 12 | 3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 23 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 5% |
| 2011 | 31 | 5% |
| 2010 | 17 | 3% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
204 complaintsSteering
165 complaintsElectronic stability control
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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