Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1996 Buick Century

One problem related to accelerator pedal has been reported for the 1996 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/23/1997

Once a day, the first time of operation of vehicle, will exprience starting the vehicle and driving approx. 2 blocks before problem starts. When pressing gas pedal half way down, vehicle will immediately begin stalling. Then it will automatically begin to surge. When surging begins consumer would have to hit his brakes quickly. After this happen engine dies. Stalling and surging and engine dying happens sometimes. Buick service manager says the problem is happening in most 95/96 Buicks with a 3. 1 engine.


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