Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the parking braking activated, and smoke and flames were coming from both the rear wheels. The contact used a bottle of water to extinguish the flames. During the failure, the maintenance icon was displayed. There was no injury sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was advised to notify the insurance company of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,100.