2018 Chevrolet Traverse Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When applying the brakes the vehicle feels like gears are grinding and the car is breaking harder than I am applying pressure on the brake pedal, and I can feel the vehicle shuttering and grinding to a stop through the pedal. The vehicle does stop, but a warning then displays on the dash brake assist activated . This warning displays everytime the brakes are used. Only have disabling the forward collision break assist does the vehicle then drive normal. This issue has occurred twice now once in town driving 30-40 miles an hour and another stopping coming up to a light at intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #11378239, filed 2020-12, 46,900 miles“I was driving along the Jackie Robinson Parkway when, on a curve, the car braked on its own and crashed into a wall, resulting in the total destruction of the vehicle. My son had to be hospitalized. This car had braked on its own before—at speeds of 10 or 15 mph—but I didn’t think much of it at the time; however, this time we were traveling at 45 mph when the”
NHTSA complaint #11773779, filed 2026-10“Due to the ems recall it has caused the ABS to malfunction went to two dealerships more than four times was told to pay in order to have my car fixed due to ems recall service provider: due to the ems recall it has caused the ABS to malfunction per ems recall this can be fixed free of charge. I am being denied by both killeen and temple chevy dealerships.”
NHTSA complaint #11434525, filed 2021-09“The parking brake came on as I was driving and would not allow me to turn it off. It caused my brakes to smoke and they were radiating heat. It is currently at the shop Kelley Buick GMC Bartow, FL”
NHTSA complaint #11586220, filed 2024-04“Had my traverse for two years, second owner. When I received the car, it had to immediately go into the shop as they couldn’t figure out why all sorts of dash lights where coming on. My car was at the dealership for three weeks and ultimately they replaced the chip, stating that was the issue. Two months down the road, I get the shift to park error message starting. Fast forward to 4 months ago when the stability error message starts to intermittently come on and off. 30 days ago I got the first of the service charging system message and the battery saver mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618260, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
- 10251704Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
- 10247351Nov 9, 2023This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 62 | 34% |
| 2024 | 23 | 16% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
196 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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