Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
Consumer states that while traveling at 45 to 50 mph, the throttle was stuck wide open, didn't disengage when consumer apllied brakes really hard. Consumer states engine reved up and consumer put emergency brake on. Vehicle still would not stop. Consumer had to shut engine off. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. One year ago while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lunged forward, began to accelerate and respond as if it were a standard vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently; however, more recently it began to occur every time he drove the vehicle. Read details...
Vehicle will not drive at high speeds even though consumer holds the accelerator pedal to the floor. Dealer notified. Read details...