general problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at approximately 35 mph and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but the floormat became stuck under the pedal. The contact could not stop the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a boulder. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated rapidly and independently. The failure was caused by the floor mats, which had become stuck over the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to stop vehicle and remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 07/09/lj updated 07/15/2013.