Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C1500

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chevrolet C1500


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C1500

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While driving vehicle surges forward and suddenly acclerates which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While traveling in vehicle at 50-60mph,the engine had revved up from 1600 to 2200 rpms. This has happened 3 different times. Took vehicle to dealer. Was test driven & nothing found. Vehicle put on diagnostic machine & nothing showed up.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

When letting foot off the gas pedal at any speed the truck continues to keep the speed for an excessive amount of time as if on cruise control, and won't slow down until the brakes are applied. Dealer says it's normal.   Read details...


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