2018 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 8%of 465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 4 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.
“Shortly after purchase, my car would not acknowledge being put in park. I would shift the control to park but would get warnings park was not engaged. I took it in for repair. Now I am getting a message to service parking brake. This seems to be a problem with this vehicle. I do not use the parking brake, so I can't understand why service is needed. Both problems were when car was in park. The 'service parking brake' warning stays on while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11396591, filed 2021-02, 47,000 miles“When driving, the brake warning light came on saying reduced braking power---get service immediately. Safety concern. I took car into the dealer. They diagnosed that the master cylinder seal had failed and that brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster. Dealer says it is not covered by warranty. I can't believe because of the low milage and significant safety concern that this repair would not be covered.”
NHTSA complaint #11322399, filed 2020-04, 51,600 miles“109 miles on my Traverse 2018 & engine light came on when I started the vehicle. Dale willey automotive replaced the power brake booster vacuum check valve & hose. Drove it and within 2 days while restarting the vehicle, the engine light was back on again. Drove it over the weekend and returned to the dealer at 438 miles and the power brake booster was replaced. Have had no issues after this was done regarding the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11090088, filed 2018-04, 438 miles“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. Odd! I looked at the cluster and noticed the 'park' flashing and the service parking break light on. I tried shifting in and out of park to drive or reverse multiple times and each time pushing the button. No luck. I left my vehicle at the location since it was late and safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311818, filed 2020-02, 52,180 miles“After about 1000 miles the brakes started grinding, and alert would pop up to service them and they would be a heavy vibration as the antilock brakes would be kicking in even at very low speed's. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership where they replaced all of the brake sensors, after another two weeks it started happening again they replaced the wiring harness because they said it had a short in it . Both times I was told the parts on national backorder which LED me to believe this is a large problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082326, filed 2018-03, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 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.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 22% |
| 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
196 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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