Accelerator Pedal Problems of Chevrolet Astro

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 mph independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,300.

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Consumer struck a tree in the yard while placing foot on the brake pedal. Instead, consumer's foot struck the gas pedal. This happened because the pedals were too close together. They need to be placed further apart.

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Safety issue: gas pedal sticks when foot is initially applied to pedal. The sticking causes sudden and uncontrollable lurching of vehicle.

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The vehicle has a problem with developing a condition where the throttle pedal sticks. High pedal effort is required to over come this condition but this practice is unsafe because the result is a rapid acceleration or lurch when the pedal becomes unstuck . Problem is chronic as it has to be addressed at least annually by cleaning the internals of throttle body. The cleaning is successful in removing the problem initially, but the condition always recurs after about a year (10,000 miles) of driving. Although cleaning the throttle body on a regular basis is a recommended maintenance item.

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When pulling off from a stop there is a delay in acceleration, the gas pedal will be really hard to press then it will unexpectedly release, causing vehicle to jump forward. Consumer feels this is very dangerous, and can possibly hit someone.

While driving gas pedal went down, and driver had no control engine just revved, and she had to put vehicle in park before it would stop.

Gas pedal sticks at various speeds. At approximately 29,000 miles the gas pedal would stick when moving from a stopped position and when removing your foot from the gas pedal to slow down, when you press down to reaccelerate the gas pedal would stick. The vehicle was returned to capitol Chevrolet on November 18,1999 with 29,000 miles. The correction at that time was to repair the air valve throttle and reset to specs. Again at approximately 50,000 miles the gas pedal started sticking again - it was returned to capitol Chevrolet - this time the correction was to remove the throttle body and clean carbon. The dealer alledged the air throttle valve is gumming up and should be cleaned out periodically to prevent the gas pedal from sticking. I reported the incident to general motors customer service (claim #c010486637) they concurred with the diagnosis of capitol Chevrolet. However, neither general morors customer service or capitol Chevrolet could specify at what intervals this service should be performed. My owners manual has no reference to any maintenance such as remove throttle body and clean carbon at any specific interval. I consider this a major safety problem and sincerely believe that it is possible the valve is defective. I was further told by the dealers service manager that the valve would stick again causing the gas pedal to stick but once again was not told at what intervals the valve should be cleaned to prevent the problem. Simply stated I was told to wait and see when the gas pedal stuck again. I was further informed that at this one dealership alone they are cleaning 4-10 vehicles a day with similar problems.

When driving at any speed the gas pedal gets stuck. Also, when trying to move the vehicle forward, vehicle accelerates.

Vehicle experiencing problem with stalling while applying accelerator pedal to go and/or while driving. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then several times, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

When applying the gas pedal the vehicle lurched forward which may cause an accident. Took to dealer, told it was a normal maintenance problem that could be repaired at owner's expense.

When driving the vehicle and taking off, pushed the accelerator it stopped with a kink in it, then pressed a little more, it lurched to get past that point. Dealer contacted and stated they will remedy the problem by spraying the thhrottle.

Vehicle accelerated on its own. It did not matter at what speed vehicle was being driven. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer could not resolve the problem.

Brake pedal was too close to accelerator pedal. The brake pedal was bent to the right, and the driver's foot became lodged under the brake pedal, preventing her from stopping the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

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When brakes are applied gas pedal gets stuck, causing vehicle to idle high. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

When at a stop or about to take off gas pedal will stick, causing vehicle to lurch forward. Dealer claims gas pedal is gummed up and needs to be cleaned.

While depressing the gas pedal it got stuck, causing consumer to apply force to pedal in order to gain speed. Please provide further information.

The gas pedal became stuck when the vehicle was reverse or drive. The vehicle jerked forward and then accelerated. The pedal sticking was consistent and released after pressing harder on pedal several times. The vehicle had been taken vehicle to the dealership several times for sticking. The mechanic indicated that it was repaired. Vehicle not on recall. It was an ongoing problem since vehicle was bought new. Currently, dealership indicated warranty expired, and would not do repairs.

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