Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 91 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am the original owner of a 2003 chevy s-10 pickup purchased in June 2003 that has less than 35,000 miles. In February 2008 when driving in local traffic and perfect weather conditions I suddenly heard a roar that sounded like a diesel truck and lasted only few seconds. Read details...
Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the break at either 45mph or 10 mph my 1997 chevy S10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. Read details...
(1) while sitting in heavy traffic at a stop light in the city. I have a habit of not stopping close to vehicles at stop lights. While stopped at the light behind a new looking explorer of some kind my truck lunged forward without warning by itself with my feet on the brakes. Read details...
The accelerator pedal became stuck after being depressed. Vehicle continued to accelerate on its on. Consumer was able to pull over, and turned the vehicle off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the butter fly linkage sheared off while driving. Read details...
When I test drove this vehicle, I "punched" the throttle to check response, engine-misfire, smoke, etc. The throttle stuck in the open position and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Repeated punching of the accelerator released the throttle and I was able to reduce engine speed. Read details...