Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 93 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 automatic emergency braking (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While driving at approximately 60 mph on an open road with no obstacles present and no braking input, the rear wheels spontaneously locked up without warning. No brake pedal input. No warning light prior to the event. No obstruction in the road.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

A few weeks ago my adaptive cruise stopped working, as well as the automatic high beam system (not sure the technical name). As there was a warning light displayed, I brought it into the dealership to have them check it out.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On August 15th, 2025, I brought my new 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 denali to bill cramer gm dealership, 2251 w 23rd st, panama city, FL 32405, due to a complete loss of audio in the cabin. This affected the turn signals, radio, and critical safety alerts, including collision warnings and seatbelt   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side seat vibrated, and the automatic high beam feature disengaged, and the lane change indicator became inoperable. The message " crash sensor system inoperable" was displayed.   Read details...




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