2020 Telluride slowly rolls forward while in Park

[jdvinci]

This morning I woke up to find my 2020 Telluride butted up against the planters in my driveway. I could have sworn I parked a good 2 feet away. Then, later today I parked in about the same spot and when I returned from a long walk, my car had moved forward about 6 inches. The slope of the drive is really low, maybe a few degrees. Anyone else ever have this problem? I finally had to put the emergency break on.

 

[Senator20]

It is called the parking brake not emergency brake. Use it every time you park.

 

[Javi]

This morning I woke up to find my 2020 Telluride butted up against the planters in my driveway. I could have sworn I parked a good 2 feet away. Then, later today I parked in about the same spot and when I returned from a long walk, my car had moved forward about 6 inches. The slope of the drive is really low, maybe a few degrees. Anyone else ever have this problem? I finally had to put the emergency break on.

Two feet, not normal, 6 inches also not normal. Make sure your distances are correct, it sounds like you have a problem with your transmission, maybe the Park pawl.

Better use your parking brake every single time until you get it looked at by the dealer.

 

[staypuppy]

It is called the parking brake not emergency brake. Use it every time you park.

I REALLY wish the parking brake was engaged automatically when the car is turned off. My husband's Highlander does this, so he never has to think about it. I don't have my car yet but I'm already planting seeds that the Telluride will need to be set manually...

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[PittPa]

While not as bad as the previous poster, I do find my 2020 does seem to have a lot of "slop" in the tranny in park especially if there is any incline involved when its parked.

 

[bruesjoh04]

I REALLY wish the parking brake was engaged automatically when the car is turned off. My husband's Highlander does this, so he never has to think about it. I don't have my car yet but I'm already planting seeds that the Telluride will need to be set manually...

If you can remember to turn on auto hold at some point during each journey, the parking brake will be automatically applied when you turn the car off.

 

[staypuppy]

If you can remember to turn on auto hold at some point during each journey, the parking brake will be automatically applied when you turn the car off.

True, and I'm not super worried about me remembering. I had an e-brake on my Subaru. My husband is very much a creature of habit.

It's just an odd design choice to not engage it by default, especially since it disengages when you shift out of park. 80/20 rule... very few use cases for leaving the brake off when shifting into park.

 

[Tellthemride]

I REALLY wish the parking brake was engaged automatically when the car is turned off.

One way to achieve this is if you have auto hold on and allow it to activate before you shift to park. Then when you turn your car off, e-brake is already applied.

This morning I woke up to find my 2020 Telluride butted up against the planters in my driveway. I could have sworn I parked a good 2 feet away. Then, later today I parked in about the same spot and when I returned from a long walk, my car had moved forward about 6 inches. The slope of the drive is really low, maybe a few degrees. Anyone else ever have this problem? I finally had to put the emergency break on.

Are you measuring or estimating based on where you remember you parked? I would test the theory by leaving a stationary object behind one of your rear wheels. Something that won’t roll when the car moves. Then actually determine how much the car moved when you return later.

Also, is there ice or anything slick on the driveway that could cause the car to slide?

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[jdvinci]

Two feet, not normal, 6 inches also not normal. Make sure your distances are correct, it sounds like you have a problem with your transmission, maybe the Park pawl.

Better use your parking brake every single time until you get it looked at by the dealer.

Thanks for your response. I called the dealer and they said it should not move once in Park and to bring it in when I get back to town.

 

[jdvinci]

One way to achieve this is if you have auto hold on and allow it to activate before you shift to park. Then when you turn your car off, e-brake is already applied.

Are you measuring or estimating based on where you remember you parked? I would test the theory by leaving a stationary object behind one of your rear wheels. Something that won’t roll when the car moves. Then actually determine how much the car moved when you return later.

Also, is there ice or anything slick on the driveway that could cause the car to slide?

Thanks for your response. I noted the tire markings before I went on my walk. They rotated what would amount to about 6” of travel.