2023 Chevrolet Traverse: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764409 (filed 09/15/2026): “2023 chevy traverse lt with 33, 884 miles on it. abs, tc, service esc, service 4wd, reduced steering assist. obd2 codes: c0040, u0414, u0121 populated. there is a short in the electronic brake control monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace e…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750730 (filed 07/16/2026): “While driving on the highway all of a sudden the vehicle started to vibrate and smell like metal burning . merged off the highway to find my brakes where super hot. pulled over for a little bit and drove home very slowly . mechanic said the pads were locked on the rotors and completely destroyed bot…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744334 (filed 06/15/2026): “To make a very long story short, i was having major software issues with my vehicle. i had the car "blackout" lights screens and everything turn off then when it powered on i would have service lights on for my brakes. i also had my reverse camera go out a few times and my lane assistant light on da…”
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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