Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 16 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “adaptive cruise” (7% of reports).
- 141forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Adaptive cruise: mentioned in 10 of 141 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 141 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 5% | 11,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 4% | 14,053 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 12,500 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% | 15,150 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 37,250 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was at a stop light. Let my foot off brake vehicle revved up and I launched into a vehicle in front of me. Check engine light was on before. Blinking, esc fault , forward collision detection was not working, traction control service light. Throttle body control issue detected code P0205. Valve…
The vehicle is experiencing gear shifting failure. Specifically, when the transmission temperature reaches over 160 degrees, it shifts into limp mode and loses power, which creates a significant collision risk. Additionally, the forward collision warning system is not working at all.
See attached document for complaint.
On XXX at ~3:00 p.m., I was driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country (VIN [XXX]) in stop-and-go highway traffic with Super Cruise engaged. The vehicle ahead was a truck towing a low, empty flatbed trailer. My truck came to a complete stop behind the trailer. While stopped, with no…
The specific cause has not been identified. On XXX6, my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom LT Trail Boss unexpectedly rolled away while parked and unoccupied, striking another parked vehicle. The truck remains at Modern Chevrolet and is available for inspection. GM/ESIS opened a safety and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “adaptive cruise”, in 10 of 141 complaints.
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Electrical System problems (2,694)
- Engine problems (2,656)
- Power Train problems (2,508)
- Air Bags problems (2,409)
- Steering problems (1,526)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,525)
- Structure problems (933)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems.