Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control cable (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Buick Skylark


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

The Speed Control Cable problem

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Skylark. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. He then applied the emergency brake and it slowed the vehicle down to approximately 40 mph, but did not come to a   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While traveling on highway and without prior warning consumer applied brake pedal and engine revved, and took off in traffic. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While driving the throttle sticks, causing vehicle to increase speed. Please provide details.   Read details...


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