Collision Avoidance complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 24% | — |
| 2025 | 66 | 36% | 8,000 miles |
| 2024 | 25 | 18% | 3,000 miles |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% | 36,000 miles |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% | 18,000 miles |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% | 4,000 miles |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% | 74,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% | 62,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% | 95,000 miles |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% | 107,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% | 160,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 vehicles directly in front of me. The nearest visible vehicle was a significant distance ahead, and there was no apparent reason for the braking event. This was not a gradual deceleration. The vehicle actively braked. I was passing under or near an overpass at the time, which makes me wonder whether the sensors misread something. Regardless, the sudden braking created a dangerous situation because vehicles were behind me, and the driver behind appeared to think I was brake checking them. This could have easily caused a rear end collision. …
The car is equipped with a supercruise feature, which should ideally enhance the driving experience. However, I've encountered a significant issue: even when this feature is not activated, the vehicle tends to oscillate between the lane markers. This problem becomes particularly pronounced under poor road conditions, such as when it's raining. The moisture on the pavement obscures the lane markings, and in these instances, the car automatically drifts toward the right side of the road. As a result, I find myself constantly struggling to maintain control of the steering wheel in an effort to keep the car centered within the lane. When it veers off to the right, I must exert extra effort to correct its direction, which can lead to a hazardous driving situation, regardless of the weather conditions or time of day. …
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. The contact sustained back pain, right and left shoulders and neck pain due to the abrupt stop. The failure was persistent. The contact deactivated the Forward Collision Avoidance feature and then reactivated the feature. The contact stated that while restarting the vehicle the Forward Collision Avoidance feature was reset. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
I rear ended a car on 3/12/25, and my automatic emergency braking system light was on at the time. When my car was returned to me, I set the braking system off, so the light was still on, but when I tried to turn the system back on in June, the light came on and told me I needed to get it serviced. As it wasn't a priority to have the automatic emergency braking system, I didn't take my car into the dealership until August 18, when 3 more dashboard indicators came on. The dealership stated they would be waiting on a part for my brakes, but it is on national backorder, with no ETA. It has been in the shop for over 4 weeks (it was dropped of 8/18, but lights came on 8/10).
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. The contact stated upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the message was no longer displayed, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH at the airport, the failure recurred. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the failure persisted. The messages "Brake Assist Failure" and "Forward Collision Not Available" were displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive 5 MPH and pulled over to a safe location. The vehicle was towed to the residence. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jolted forward with two unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance and 4WD Unavailable messages were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the "Rear Driver Side Sensor" needed to be replaced. The contact stated that two different parts for the rear sensor were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,631.
To make a very long story short, I was having major software issues with my vehicle. I had the car "blackout" lights screens and everything turn off then when it powered on i would have service lights on for my brakes. I also had my reverse camera go out a few times and my lane assistant light on dash say its not working. All to find out i had a faulty rear control module. Upon replacement i learned this EXACT rear control module is the same one used in other GM vehicles noted in several recalls but the part itself has never been directly recalled. So now I have the same exact part in my vehicle again which is bound to fail again at some point. My vehicle is only 3 years old and has done this with children in the car. I let GM know numerous times and they said since the part is replaced its fine. But I know this exact part is not safe. …
Lately this car has been signalling , to brake sooner because a vehicle is near but there is no vehicle around. While driving today we pulled out of a parking lot and entered main road the car stopped and it felt like a vehicle slammed and hit the rear end. My husband is assuming transmission went out. Our traverse wouldnt accurate over 16 mph. (While driving) very dangerous!!!!
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have collision avoidance problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2025 (66), 2024 (25), 2018 (13), 2019 (12) and 2016 (6) model years. Collision Avoidance complaints make up 36% of all complaints for the 2025.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Traverse collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA lists no driver assistance recall for any Chevrolet Traverse model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Traverse collision avoidance problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the warnings (74 mentions), followed by the automatic emergency braking (70).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.