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Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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Chevrolet Traverse brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Defective break pads replaced under warranty. Front breaks were squeaking badly. Parts were back ordered for 2 months. 

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2021 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

7000 mi Noisy front brake pads, Dealer replaced under warranty and special service bulletin 

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

12000 mi Brake pedal position sensor out of spec. 

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

44950 mi

C $1325
brake fluid serv-replace fluid,parts 26.94,ttl 100.28, frt brake replace pads de-laminating and rotors pads-172.24, rotor $284.06 ttl $614.63,, rear brake repair pads172.61, rotors, 279.30 ttl 610.44 
71238 mi

C $1105
RR speed sensor corroded pins, won't remake contacts- disables ABS and Tract contrl- replace sensor $75.42 lB 58.50 TAX $127.21 
83700 mi

C $428
Machine rear rotors to remove rust build up, Drivers side was badly ridged and squeaked on rotation, $198 
87420 mi

C $420
Replace rear brakes to removes scraping sound- shims rubbing on rusty rotors. Following machining action in April, replaces pads- Durastop pad kit $184.05, Advantage Rea rotor 2X $150.26, brake parts cleaned, silicone lub. Dealer credited charge for April machining. 
92318 mi

C $592
frt brake replace pads groved and rotors rust ridges on inside face Durastop pads-188.99, Advantage coated rotors X2, 305.74 ttl 654.35, Torn caliper piston boots, Replace both front brake calipers $209.45 ea , brake fluid $9.99, shop labour $95 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

22300 mi Ignition lock would seize and refuse to unlock without banging on the steering wheel or unlatching the tilt/telescope and shaking it. 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48700 mi

US $200
Frozen caliper 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $250
Replaced front pads/rotors due to wear, than had loud noises/shaking coming from drivers rear brakes. Brake pads had cracked with pieces of the pad missing. No heavy loads, hard braking or towing before the brake issue. 
39000 mi

US $1100
Was told brakes and rotors were damaged from salt and corrosive road material. thought that was strange with it being only 3 years old but brakes were squeaking and squealing. 

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

74000 mi traction control/abs warning lights up in the dashboard 

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

34800 mi ABS light on, tract&stab error. Brake pedal pos sensor reading erratic 2042710. Found C016100 stored as current. Replaced brake pedal pos sensor, learned pedal pos sensor and tested operation. System test OK-TK894 
154000 mi Squealing grinding coming from rear brakes. Took into dealership three times if not more and was told its just dirt. Had boyfriend and his father take a look. No pads left, metal on metal, grinding grooves into the rotors. Rotors replaced and replaced pads with ceramic pads. 

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77500 mi

C $1100
Brakes needed a full replacement after only 2 years of driving (approx. 36,000km). 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $200
Clicking and thump heard during first acceleration after start up right after transmission shifts from second to third. Inspected noise dealership "determined" that it was caused by the abs system check. 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

92000 mi

US $100
Replaced siezed brake caliper 
54000 mi car would not accelerate 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

103500 mi

US $1200
Drivers rear caliper sticking. Replaced caliper, pads and rotors. 
96000 mi

US $1500
All 4 brake rotors, all pads, front caliper seized and had to be replaced 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine not specified

64640 mi

C $800
Rear brake callipers seized causing smoking brakes 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

36800 mi Brake control module making noise--replaced under warranty 
67000 mi

US $2000
New rear brakes; New Traction Control switch. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

131000 mi

US $160
Both front rotors and pads were replaced. 
10000 mi Stabiltrak light and traction light came on and said service needed. The steering angle sensor was replaced. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi stability control disabled after hitting bumps 
49200 mi System disabled message after hitting bumps. 
55000 mi Stability control warning light comes on, system is disabled. Same, ongoing problem. 
9920 mi stabilitrac disengaged message 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45500 mi

US $300
Steering position sensor 
29000 mi Brake pedal squeaking. Dealer lubed. No charge under extended warranty 
23000 mi Caliper stuck and destroyed brake shoes on left rear corner. Dealer indicated that this was normal wear, even though the right side showed little wear. Caliper stuck and destroyed brake shoes on left rear corner. Dealer indicated that this was normal wear, even though the right side showed little wear. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1240 mi ABS lights came on, problem found to be bad electrical connection. Fixed first time. 
86800 mi

C $500
Replace brakes 
81000 mi The Traverse DIC warned that the Stabilitrak was off. Could not be turned back on. Took to dealer. Dealer talked to Company Techs. Bottom line, replace the Traverse's computer. All troubles have been corrected. No problems since. 
22000 mi Brake pedal squeak - dealer tried, but did not fix 
62900 mi

US $299
Seized Rear Brake rotor 

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