Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Chevrolet Prizm

Chevrolet Prizm owners have reported 5 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chevrolet Prizm


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Chevrolet Prizm

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator, the vehicle would hesitate before moving at a normal pace with the illumination of the check engine warning light.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the engine revved and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 mph. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times to slow down the vehicle.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Consumer has experienced a problem with accelerator. Accelerator made the vehicle move by itself, causing the consumer to be involved in a frontal collision. The manufacturer has not been contacted.   Read details...




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