Chevrolet Traverse Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Chevrolet Traverse across 15 model years. The 2025 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “brake assist” (18% of reports).
- 120forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%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.
- Brake assist: mentioned in 21 of 120 complaints (18%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 17 of 120 complaints (14%)
- Service ESC: mentioned in 15 of 120 complaints (13%)
- Traction control forward: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Traverse forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 5 | 20% | — |
| 2025 Traverse | 62 | 34% | 7,926 |
| 2024 Traverse | 23 | 16% | 2,266 |
| 2023 Traverse | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Traverse | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Traverse | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Traverse | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Traverse | 5 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Traverse | 7 | 2% | 25,450 |
| 2017 Traverse | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Traverse | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 Traverse | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2013 Traverse | 1 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2010 Traverse | 1 | 0% | 160,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the Chevrolet Traverse. 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.
While I was pulling into an intersection, my brakes and break system failed. The brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance. I had no ability to put on an emergency break. I was able to navigate into a parking lot where i still could not get my vehicle to come to a complete stop…
9/2/26 I reached out to Chevrolet to alert them that I had a SHIFT TO PARK sensor failure. I was physically putting my car in park and it did NOT recognize that my car was in park. I was unable to park or turn off the vehicle. I had to put on the E brake and essentially ask another adult at daycare…
A software update caused the warning lights to go on and off despite no issues surrounding the vehicle (lane assist, forward collision warning). While driving on the interstate going 70MPH the forward collision light flashed a warning which then reduced the cars speed from 70MPH to 40MPH within a…
2023 Chevy Traverse LT with 33, 884 miles on it. ABS, TC, Service ESC, Service 4WD, Reduced Steering Assist. OBD2 Codes: C0040, U0414, U0121 populated. There is a short in the Electronic Brake Control Monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace…
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed. The contact stated that there were no vehicles nearby during the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traverses have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Chevrolet Traverse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “brake assist”, in 21 of 120 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (17).
Other Chevrolet Traverse problems
- Engine problems (1,117)
- Air Bags problems (1,051)
- Steering problems (955)
- Power Train problems (921)
- Electrical System problems (852)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (476)
- Service Brakes problems (393)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (306)
See all Chevrolet Traverse problems.