Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax owners have reported 22 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 adaptive cruise control (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Chevrolet Trax


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chevrolet Trax

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

On two separate occasions while driving with adaptive cruise control engaged the vehicle braked heavily. In one instance the vehicle rapidly braked from 70 to 40 mph before the accelerator could be depressed to resume driver control. Latest occurrence was on 9/8/2026.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

I was at a complete stop with my foot all the way down on my brake, sitting in traffic, and my car started rolling forward against my will. I pressed down on my brake again and the car did not stop. I almost rolled into the car in front of me. The forward collision warning did not sound.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On August 20, 2026, at approximately 7:54 am during the daytime, I was driving approximately 5–9 mph up a dimly lit parking garage ramp, turning left into my usual parking spot for work on the ramp.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at highway speeds during sunset, the forward collision avoidance feature engaged unintendedly. Due to the failure, the vehicle independently came to an abrupt stop with a red light flashing on   Read details...




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