Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed sensor (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

The Cruise Control problem

The cruise control was set for 50mph and the vehicle accelerated over 90mph the driver applied the brakes and the gas pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. Owner had to literally stand on the brakes, and put the vehicle in park to get it to stop.   Read details...

The Speed Sensor problem

Speed sensor failed, please add further details.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Was driving straiht and the truck took off all by itself. . . The steering wheel was straight.   Read details...


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