Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 111 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (48 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 Traverse


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chevrolet Traverse

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Our car one day showed several illuminated dash lights regarding brake system, along with several pop up warnings. We took it to a Chevrolet dealer for service. They’ve had it for 54 days. They’ve confirmed widespread brake system and electrical system failure, but even after escalating   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Wife had car sitting over night from doing a ems shift. Went out to car in morning to start to return home and when car started abs light, ecs light, brake light, and collision light came on. This has resulted in no abs or safety features. Called dealer and can't look at car for over a month.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Instrument cluster/driver display malfunction. Driver display is the only source of spedometer, revs, gear selection, mileage, and gas level. Display began flickering black randomly. Spedometer is not able to be seen. All instruments unable to be seen when flickering/display off.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the message "brake assist failure" was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes independently activated. In addition, the driver's seat vibrated, and the instrument panel was illuminated red. The message "pedestrian nearby" was displayed.   Read details...




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