Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 37 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 warnings (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Chevrolet Suburban


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Warnings problem

The check engine and traction control light came on in my car. This was accompanied by a clanking sound, shaking. The panel said “ service esc” “ service traction control” and “ forward collision system unavailable” the Chevrolet light logo on the back of my   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Year: 2019 make: GMC model: Suburban mileage: approximately 125,000 miles (purchased under 90,000 miles) 1. Transmission failure my vehicle is experiencing clear signs of transmission failure, including: •hard downshifting/clunking •rpm fluctuations while cruising •shuddering   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Lane departure assist, adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, adaptive high beam, forward collision warning system became unresponsive while driving on highway during trip. Had to take vehicle into gm dealership for adas camera replacement.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance system activated and abruptly applied the brakes, dramatically reducing speed of the vehicle.   Read details...




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