2025 Chevrolet Traverse: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771313 (filed 10/15/2026): “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 b…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763660 (filed 09/11/2026): “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. th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760818 (filed 08/30/2026): “Sudden slamming on the brake automatically when in reverse and there is nothing around the car to cause this. has happened many times the car will alert that something is too close when turning right by there is nothing there. it is intermittent. when you start the car it the motor reves up ver…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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