Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 105 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 (32 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

Started my car and several dashboard lights and service messages cane across the screen; forward collision unavailable, service esc, service brake assist. Traction control light was also lit up.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 chevy Traverse that occurred on may 9, 2026 at 6:46pm. While driving at freeway speed in the carpool lane with adaptive cruise control and gap assist engaged, my vehicle suddenly applied the brakes unexpectedly even though there were no   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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