Started car and began backing up when ECS, Brake, and ABS messages came up. Upon attempting to break at slower rates of speed it felt like the brakes would slip slightly before catching and stopping. At normal rates of speed (25+) it wasn’t noticeable. In shop now with ‘censor failure’
2025 Chevrolet Traverse
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Forward Collision Avoidance. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
176 reportsBrake master cylinder ECU failed. Illuminated warning lights for BRAKE, FRONT END COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ABS, and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. Took the vehicle to dealership and was told about the part failure. They advised that there was no ETA on parts that are on backorder. The codes were removed and the warning lights went of…
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Brake master cylinder ECU failed. Illuminated warning lights for BRAKE, FRONT END COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ABS, and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. Took the vehicle to dealership and was told about the part failure. They advised that there was no ETA on parts that are on backorder. The codes were removed and the warning lights went off, but came back on the next day. I was told that the vehicle was drivable, but they could not guarantee my safety. The dealership had no loaners so I had no choice but to drive the vehicle home.
I purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and experienced a complete failure of the master brake cylinder approximately two months after purchase. The brake system failed as I was operating the vehicle, creating a significant safety hazard. Fortunately, no accident occurred, but the car became unsafe and was in the dealership servic…
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I purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and experienced a complete failure of the master brake cylinder approximately two months after purchase. The brake system failed as I was operating the vehicle, creating a significant safety hazard. Fortunately, no accident occurred, but the car became unsafe and was in the dealership service center for 5 weeks awaiting repair. This failure occurred with very low mileage and without warning. I am concerned that this may be a manufacturing defect or part of a wider issue. The extended service delay also caused major inconvenience and out-of-pocket expenses. I am submitting this complaint so the NHTSA can track similar reports and investigate if necessary.
ABS and ESC and brake lights came on. Collision beeping and warning went out. Brake pedal vey late to respond to braking. This vehicle is unsafe. It has been sitting and the Chevy dealer for 2 weeks now with no information given to me about when it will be fixed. I call the dealer every other day and they just say that Chevy w…
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ABS and ESC and brake lights came on. Collision beeping and warning went out. Brake pedal vey late to respond to braking. This vehicle is unsafe. It has been sitting and the Chevy dealer for 2 weeks now with no information given to me about when it will be fixed. I call the dealer every other day and they just say that Chevy will be shipping parts. This is clearly a nation wide problem with this vehicle. I’ve read numerous articles online about people with the same problem and have contacted an attorney
Brake assist, ESC alerts on vehicle. Sat in the dealer service shop for 3 days and said to have been fixed. Still with same issue
Master cylinder failure
We were told we had a faulty master cylinder that needed to be replaced. The ABS, forward collision braking system, rear collision breaking system, and emergency brake were all at risk, which puts a significant risk to the passengers in the vehicle, including children. The problem was confirmed by the dealership with no inform…
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We were told we had a faulty master cylinder that needed to be replaced. The ABS, forward collision braking system, rear collision breaking system, and emergency brake were all at risk, which puts a significant risk to the passengers in the vehicle, including children. The problem was confirmed by the dealership with no information about timing of replacement since there is a national shortage of this part. Warning messages included ABS, BRAKE, forward collision, rear collision- lights came on several times. They appeared suddenly after turning on the car without incident. We tried turning off the car and letting it sit for long periods of time without resolution. The dealership initially flushed the brake line without resolution.
Parked the vehicle a Saturday evening went to get into it Sunday morning and the dash was lit up with abs light, service ESC, traction control, check engine light. Called the dealership I bought it from to tell them what was going on, brought it in on a Monday evening to be looked at Thursday. Was called to be informed the maste…
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Parked the vehicle a Saturday evening went to get into it Sunday morning and the dash was lit up with abs light, service ESC, traction control, check engine light. Called the dealership I bought it from to tell them what was going on, brought it in on a Monday evening to be looked at Thursday. Was called to be informed the master cylinder went bad. Was told by the service manger part would be in to be fixed Wednesday. Wednesday came and gone with no call, finally got a call Thursday evening that the part did not arrive and NOW they have no ETA on the part.
the car had a faulty door that would stick intermittently since the day we purchased it (march 10, 2025) and wouldn't open unless forced. we reported the issue on march 23rd to our sales rep (jorge) and didn't act upon it until two months later when it wouldn't open at all. upon bringing it into the shop on may 27th it was det…
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the car had a faulty door that would stick intermittently since the day we purchased it (march 10, 2025) and wouldn't open unless forced. we reported the issue on march 23rd to our sales rep (jorge) and didn't act upon it until two months later when it wouldn't open at all. upon bringing it into the shop on may 27th it was determined that there was a faulty latch. they also discovered that the brake light was on and the car was in need of multiple components - master cylinder, the adapter and the reservoir. we have had a rental car since 5/27/25 and yet to receive our car back.
I was in the car wash and the service ESC came on It also had the traction control, ABS and check engine light came on. When I restarted my car the check engine light only came on . On the Chevy app it says my Anti Breaking System needs serviced. This is a brand new car bought a couple months ago with under 3,000 miles.
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
1EA26006 · Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
Opened Aug 21, 2026 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes
On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and traction control functions are lost. The loss of these functions causes the vehicle to set one of three Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) based on failed performance criteria for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). These DTCs, in turn, activate several driver alerts: an audible chime, a visual “Service Brake System” message in the display, and multiple illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs) for the ABS, Traction Control, and Brakes informing the driver of loss of functionality. The vehicle speed will also be limited to 70 KPH (43 MPH). Since opening PE24011, ODI has continued to receive reports of loss of brake assist. Some of these reports describe symptoms inconsistent with GM’s description of a spindle failure. These reports allege an immediate loss of brake assist functionality as opposed to the loss occurring after the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The sudden loss of brake assist during a braking event could result in extended braking distance, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. ODI believes further analysis is necessary to assess the potential for failures in GM’s eBoost system to resulting in safety-related outcomes. At this time, ODI is aware of the following vehicles that are equipped with this eBoost system: 2023-2026 MY Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon; 2024-2026 MY Buick Enclave, Envision; Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Traverse; Cruise Origin; and GMC Acadia; 2025-2026 MY Cadillac Celestiq and Optiq. ODI is also aware of 2024-2026 MY Acura ZDX and 2024-2026 MY Honda Prologue vehicles that were built with this system. The Acura and Honda vehicles were manufactured by GM in a joint venture with Honda, and will be included in the Engineering Analysis as peer vehicles. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis to further assess the safety-related consequences of a failed eBoost system. In addition, ODI is expanding the scope of the investigation to encompass all GM vehicles that share this eBoost system. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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