Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 129 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (36 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While driving my truck returning from a camping trip I received the following warnings in the dash: service esc, service traction control, forward collision system unavailable. Check engine light was flashing. I made the assumption that the check engine light was due to the warnings listed above.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The left front turn signal becomes inoperable at times. The foreword collision indicator warning will come on unprovoked at times. Both conditions correct when you cycle the ignition switch. I consider the turn signal problem a safety issue because it happens with no warning and oncoming traffic   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Onstar super cruise, while using super cruise the vehicle tried to change lanes with another vehicle in the other lane. I had to fiscally override the super cruise to prevent an accident. This happened on three separate occasions.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and turning the steering wheel to the right, the vehicle surged forward going up onto the curb, and the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop.   Read details...




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