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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESERVICE INTERVALSROUTINE SERVICEVEHICLE CHECKSPARK BRAKE AND P (PARK) MECHANISM CHECK
2012 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

2012 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check


PARK BRAKE AND P (PARK) MECHANISM CHECK

Warning: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

• To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

• To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.