Chevy Equinox EV driver nearly gets ‘whiplash’ over touchy auto braking [Video]
Electrek • 3/27/2026 – 3/28/2026
Summary
A Chevy Equinox EV driver reported experiencing a near whiplash effect due to the vehicle's automatic braking feature while attempting to back into a garage. The driver stated that the auto braking, designed to stop the vehicle when a threat is detected, was overly sensitive in this situation.
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