Chevy Equinox driver assist deemed unreliable

Driver-assistance technologies promise to make cars safer, but events in early 2025 show that most modern systems still require human supervision. The latest news concerns the Chevrolet Equinox EV electric SUV, which has been found to have an issue with its adaptive cruise control that could prevent the brakes from activating in the event of an emergency.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the braking system does not always respond to signals to slow down, due to incorrect software calibration. As a result, about 2,890 Equinox EVs that are not equipped with GM’s Super Cruise system need a software update. The update will be carried out at local dealerships, and unsold vehicles will be updated remotely.

On this page of our website, you will find Chevy Equinox user manuals available for all models, offering detailed information and guidance.

This is not unique to electric vehicles: NHTSA is also investigating Tesla’s Smart Summon remote parking feature. Some Teslas have been known to fail to detect poles and parked cars during autonomous driving, which could have caused accidents. In addition, the NHTSA investigation concerns Ford’s BlueCruise system, which was linked to two fatal crashes involving the electric Mustang Mach-E.

Also announced this week were recalls of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra electric trucks due to a possible issue with the rear seatbelt anchor, requiring an inspection of five 2024 vehicles.

These incidents are a reminder of the importance of driver supervision even with modern assistance systems.

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