Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated h the cruise control malfunctioned. While traveling at 45 mph he turned on the cruise control switch and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 mph. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control several times by depressing the brake pedal which should manually turn off the cruise control switch. However, these attempts were unsuccessful. As a result, he turned the ignition off, and coasted to the side of the road. When he restarted the vehicle the engine revved high. He turned off the ignition and the vehicle was towed home. Afterwards, he pulled the fuse and deactivated the cruise control. No further repairs have been made.
While driving vehicle accelerates without throttle application. The vehicle acts as though it is in cruise, but the cruise control is turned off. Driver has to put vehicle in neutral to get it to stop. Applying the brakes does not help. Dealer is not able to duplicate problem. Vehicle has been to the dealer at least three times for this reason.