2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762414 (filed 09/06/2026): “My emergency parking brake keeps activating while i’m driving where it is engaging itself while i’m driving almost causing accidents…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755713 (filed 08/09/2026): “Electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. while driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. the second i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671653 (filed 07/07/2025): “Brakes began making noise soon after purchasing, was told the sound was normal. eventually brakes started to fail car would not stop even at slow speeds. was told it needed new brake pads. replaced pads then a couple months pads began to grind and again brakes would not stop. was told i needed to re…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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