2015 Chevrolet Equinox: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Electrical · 56,826 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel and electrical system malfunctioned. The backup camera, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and cruise control failed to work. The failures were especially problematic during nighttime driving. The contact took the vehicle to two dealers. On of the dealers, graff chevrolet okemos (1748 w grand river ave, okemos, mi 48864), stated that the parts needed for the repair were backordered and were not currently being manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, repeated what the dealer stated, and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that they would speak with the dealer and informed the contact to call back in a week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 56,826.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Acceleration · 76,502 miles · IL

Was driving up ramp to get onto highway when car accelerated to 80 MPH without my foot on gas pedal. I turned the cruise control off and I pressed on break pedal but the car did not want to slow down. I pushed harder to get car down to 65 and then released break and it accelerated to 85 MPH. I then put both feet on break pedal and pushed as hard as I could at that point I kept both feet on break pedal until I got car off the road and stopped at that time I put car in park. The engine had slowed down and I turned the key off. I then turned the key to accessory pushed cruise control on and then back off. Shut key in off position then started the car and have not used the cruise since. All I can say is thank the lord there was no traffic or it would have be a tragedy.

Filed Apr 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 8,236 miles · OH

Driving down highway at 11:15pm, using cruise control set at 62 MPH, applied brake to slow down as I entered small town. Coming out of town passed slow vehicle, sped up to around 65. Took foot off gas pedal and pedal went straight to the floor and stuck. Forgot about my onstar. Tapped pedal a couple times to unstick it, nothing. Applied brake a couple times, nothing. Stood on brakes, just jerking down the road. Looked and was up to 85 MPH, pushed cruise control button to turn it completely off. Nothing was helping. Finally the pedal popped back up and hit the bottom of my foot, and we were able to finally slow down. This was a very terrifying experience and I am afraid to drive my car.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · 6,000 miles · AR

On 11/28/2014 I was driving south on I-49 to shreveport, la during a light rain. Driving our 2015 equinox lt at 65 MPH in cruise control and eco drive with about 6,000 miles on the vehicle. On level ground with no vehicles in front for miles our fontal crash alert system came on with the warning noise and a strong application of the braking system. It felt as the engine quit and we coasted a short distance to the side of the roadway. I thought we were stranded but upon application of the throttle the engine responded. The speed limit if 70 MPH and usually carries many 18 wheelers. Had there been one behind us a serious collision may have occurred. On december 8 2014 we took the vehicle to our local dealer for inspection. They provided another car and inspected ours for a day and a half finding no problems. The reported even a mechanic taking the car to his home that night with no problems. He lives some distance from the dealer. As we picked up our car the service manager was running some records into their computer concerning their inspection. We asked for copies and was advised by the manager they would be sent to us in the mail. As of march 24, 2016 we have not received any response from the dealer or that manager. Upon checking the government files I now find other cases of this situation with the fca.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · MI

Traveling with cruise control set to 40 MPH on a 2 lane road the collision alert went off, beeping and the brakes were applied hard enough to feel the stutter of the anti lock system. This was the second time, the first time no cruise was being used. I had to apply the brake pedal to gain control again. Car is currently at chevy dealer being checked. There was no threat or cars in front of me. I am now scared to drive with the safety features turned on.