Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 8 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (2 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 2500


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

This vehicle does not recognize that the gear is on park. Due to the issue, it has left me stranded twice. The first time it was at a very remote area up in the mountains. I was stuck for hours due to battery dying.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Another driver illegally turned left in front of this vehicle. The vehicles collided on each of their right front corners. The airbags failed to deploy and the shoulder belt did not restrain the driver and keep him striking his head on the steering wheel, and breaking a bone in his hand.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While using adaptive cruise control, the system can detect a vehicle and immediately apply the brakes or slow down. In some cases, it may detect a vehicle (the vehicle icon appears) and trigger an immediate red collision light flash, followed by automatic braking.   Read details...




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