general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet K3500

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet K3500. The contact was making a right turn at approximately 2 mph when the vehicle accelerated. The brakes were engaged and exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane. The engine was turned off. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing which indicated an code regarding an increase in the rpms. There were no diesel mechanics in the area to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer was notified and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 114,500. The current mileage was 700,000.