2024 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front and rear brake system is malfunctioning. Both front and rear rotors have developed significant premature heat “hot spots,” causing loud, persistent squealing and excessive heat from the front wheels. It began with the front brakesm July 2025 and as of October 2025 the rear brakes had the same issues. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. ----- How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This issue involves the primary braking system. The front and rear brakes become excessively hot and produce loud, constant squealing. I am concerned about potential brake drag, caliper malfunction, or premature rotor damage, which could reduce braking efficiency or lead to brake failure. Because this affects stopping performance, it presents a potential safety risk to myself, passengers, and others on the road. ---- Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The Chevrolet dealership confirmed that both front and rear rotors have heat hot spots and advised replacement of the rotors and brake pads. Although I replaced the front break parts as suggested this did not repairthe issues. The vehicle is currently under review by a GM technician, but they have delayed a response sense January 14, 2026. ----- Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. The vehicle was inspected by a Chevrolet dealership and reviewed by a GM technician. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. --- There were no dashboard warning lights. The primary symptom was loud, persistent squealing from the front and rear brakes and noticeable premature heat spots on all the roters. The noise developed within approximately one year of ownership and at relatively low mileage for a new vehicle.

Purchased my vehicle brand new in October 2024 and around 3000 miles give or take the front brakes started to squeal. I reported the issue to the dealership on several occasions and was told this is normal due to dust, etc. I have owned 3 brand new vehicles in my lifetime and I have never had this issue with a brand new vehicle with 3000 miles or less on a vehicle; especially a vehicle purchased for almost $60,000. My vehicle currently has 17,000 miles and the squealing continues just as it was at 3,000 miles. My front brakes currently show 18% brake life left on the dash in the vehicle status. This is unheard of for a brand new vehicle to be needing brakes this soon. Which would explain the squealing brakes, they have placed cheap brakes, rotors, etc on this new model. If it weren't for this vehicle status feature showing the life remaining for each component, I could possibly unknowingly experience brake failure and would not have been aware that the brakes were at the end of life so soon; almost less than a year from purchase. This issue needs to be addressed with the manufacturer and looked into before someone driving a brand new vehicle, thinking they still have good brake life ends up killing themselves or someone else due to brake failure.

Grinding/ squeaky brakes. Worse after sitting for a while, like first drive of the day. Seem better after warming upm

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made a squeaking sound. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The ABS warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Brake monitor alert came on, car is only a year old, lots of people claiming same thing in the Chevy owners group on fb

08/08/2025 Brake system failure. Went through an intersection and was not able to stop. Dealer found internal leak in the master cylinder/hydraulic BPMV assembly. Warning lights and messages did not come on until the moment of failure. Had no warning before.

Was out of town and at that time was in the highway when notification came up advising no brake pad life and brakes started squeaking. Took it to dealership next day and was advised there is a problem with the master brake cylinder which is in nation wide back order. Has been at the dealership since then

Experienced severe vibrations while driving and when I got out of the car there was a burning smell coming from inside the driver's side front tire. No warning light or messages on my dash. Brought to the dealer to find that the master brake cylinder is defective and I am currently waiting over a month to have it repaired as the parts are unavailable.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Defective brake causing sudden brake loss How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not yet Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? After the incident a message appear on the dashboard

I bought my car May 26th. It started shaking when coming to a complete stop shortly after the purchase. I have taken but back to the shop 3 times and this last one it has been in the shop a month with no end date. The dealership states they don’t know how to go about fixing it.

Brake on driver side front became super hot and started dragging causing the steering wheel to shake. Dealership stated calipers are fine need pins replaced. Pins on back order. In the meantime they cleaned the pins and re-lubed them and said I was good to go until the parts come in. 5 days later same exact thing. Now my tire is discolored (brownish)and my rotor is also discolored and rusted and brake dust all over rim. I seriously concerned with the integrity of the tire, wheel and whole braking system on that side. My computer show 36% front brake pad life on both sides. I have never had a vehicle wear that much in less than 1 year. Now my car sits because it is not safe to drive. DO BETTER GM!!

I purchased the vehicle September 2024. The brakes have been squealing every time I drive the vehicle since 2 days after purchasing. I have made several complaints to multiple dealerships who keep saying squeaking is normal on brakes. Brakes squeaking continually is not normal and should not be on any vehicle. GM and Chevy is refusing to fix or replace the brakes or see the issue. This same issue is happening to several vehicles and needs a recall. The brake system can just fail at any given moment since no one knows the issues. Brakes have squeak anytime the car is driven on a brand new vehicle is not normal and they need to be held accountable for correcting the issue. They keep saying nothing is wrong.

Brakes emitting squeaking and scratching noises. Brakes are spongy. Dealerships are refusing to change the brakes or apply brake grease.

Break pads wear unevenly after only 20 thousand miles and need to be replaced.

While car was in motion a warning suddenly came onto screen stating "Brake assist problem, service asc, vehicle speed will be reduced for safety". Pedal was very hard to press, and was almost impossible to stop car with the speed less then 20 mph when the problem occurred. Dealer reports that the Master brake Cylinder needs replaced. This car has less then 500 miles on it at time of occurrence. At this time I am unaware if part is being evaluated as a safety issue. The dealer has been unable to get GM to provide a replacement part.

With less than 9,000 miles driven on the vehicle, the entire brake system failed as I was driving. I have since learned that there was a faulty master brake cylinder installed when the vehicle was built. No brake fluid was getting to any of the brakes. When the incident occurred, I was able to pump the brake pedal all the way to the floor in order to get the vehicle to stop. I felt the power brakes go out, the service light started flashing on the dash, and several warnings popped up. These warnings included: "Brake System Failure", "Speed Restricted", and "Hard Braking Required". Even with hard braking it was difficult to get the vehicle to stop. I was very lucky that I was not travelling at a high rate of speed and was on a low-traffic road when the incident occurred. Had it been 2 minutes later I would've been on a major interstate and could've put my own and others' lives at risk. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealership I purchased it from and will be in their position for the next month while waiting on a new part.