Impala’s Scary Braking Incident Leads to New GM Probe

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U.S. regulators are investigating whether a General Motors Co. car’s automatic-braking system kicked in unexpectedly at 40 miles per hour, causing a crash.

A 2014 Chevrolet Impala owner said his car’s driver-assist system turned on and forced a complete stop with “full braking force,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in announcing the investigation on its website yesterday.