Speed Control Cable Problems of Chevrolet S10

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. The dealer indicated that this problem was caused by carpeting snagging the throttle cable. (wrong). The dealer examined the vehicle, declared the problem cured, and I purchased the vehicle. Since that time, the throttle has stuck more than a dozen times. This is particularly dangerous when attempting to pass another vehicle, or accelerating from a traffic light. The throttle stuck once when I was pulling into a downtown parking lot. In all these cases, had I not known what to expect, there could have been an accident. No parts have ever been replaced on this vehicle to the best of my knowledge. The first incident occurred on August 21, 2004 and another incident occurred today (February 25, 2005).

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While stopped the accelerator cable broke without warning and as a result the vehicle would not accelerate.

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The throttle cable became separated from the accelerator pedal, for no apparent reason. This caused the pedal to lay on the floorboard, which contributed to the accident.

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While accelerating from a light at approx 30 mph the fuel injection assist return cable broke and the engine went to full throttle. I was able to manuver between the vehicles in traffic and pull to the side of the road. I was luckey, some other circumstance could have caused a serious problem. I have contacted the manufacture and have gotten a response that they have received my complaint, but I needed to report this condition to the dot because of the serious safety issue on the uncontrolled full throttle movement.

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Cable from the acclerator pedal disconnected. For remedy dealer has replaced the cable, but problem still exists. Please fill in additional information.

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Accelerator cable detached froom pedal, vehicle stopped movement. Yh.

Sitting at stop light had foot on the brakes and rear wheel spun. Vehicle accelerated on its own. Put in neutral and killed ignition switch. Only happened once, and dealer couldn't find out problem.

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Problems with sudden acceleration with the Chevrolet s-10. The consumer started to accelerate up a hill and suddenly shot up the hill as the tachometer had gone erratic. The consumer then slammed on the brakes, then slid. The consumer started the vehicle and squalled the tires backwards, then shut the vehicle off again. (this repeated again on the driveway, immediately after the previous occurrence) the problem was determined to be due to a broken throttle cable. The consumer requested to be reimbursed.

Upon acceleration idle speed increases to 1200-2400 rpm, idles back down when stopping, serviced 8 times, accelerator cable/air control valve replaced, however problem continues.