Chevrolet Lumina owners have reported 26 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control cable (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle kills while accelerating from a stop. Not every time but I've been stuck in the middle of an intersection trying to restart it from a stop light. Read details...
The contact stated the accelerator cable frayed. The contact took vehicle to local mechanic for diagnosis. Upon inspection, the mechanic determined that the cable was frayed and unraveling. The mechanic was in contact with the manufacturer several times. Read details...
Consumer stated the accelerator became stuck in busy traffic, consumer was able to get vehicle off the road, put it in neutral and cut it off, this was the second time, consumer could almost feel how far he could press down before it got stuck, consumer thought the cruise control was engaged, but Read details...
When applying accelerator pedal after a stop engine will revv, but vehicle will not move. Then, vehicle will lurch forward, this happens intermittently. Dealer cannot find cause. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that when the vehicle gear shifter was changed, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly in that direction. The failure occurred twelve times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...