Accelerator Stuck Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Accelerator stuck driving on an interstate going 65m/h. Slammed on my brakes took a good 30 seconds before I could get it to slow down and stop on the side of the road. Has not happened since.

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I own a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pick up which was purchased used 3 months ago. Since the time that I purchased this vehicle I have been having trouble with the accelerator sticking. Because of this problem, I have had an automobile accident. I have spoken with a Chevrolet dealership in my area and general motors has issued a recall due to this problem but they claim that I am not eligible because I purchased the vehicle used and out of warranty. This is a safety issue, as I have stated I have had an accident due to the sticking accelerator.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal becomes stuck. The contact has to pump the pedal to release it, which causes the vehicle to jerk forward. The contact also heard a loud grinding and screeching sound when she started the vehicle and placed it in reverse. The vehicle failed to move. The dealer has not yet inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 02/01/08. The consumer stated the vehicle hasn't been repaired as of yet and problem still persists. Updated 02/01/08.

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I had to have the throttle body on my 2000 chevy Silverado replaced due to the accelerator sticking. My mechanic informed me that there is a technical service bulletin out from general motors regarding replacing the throttle body when this condition occurs. I believe this part was defective, poses a safty concern and should be recalled by general motors.

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Accelerator sticks in idle positions and requires great force to depress resulting in the vehicle lunging forward or backwards depending on gear selection. . . Extremely dangerous situation when in tight areas. Throttle body was replaced while still under warranty, but same problem has reaccurred. This is a problem that gm should correct, as it obviously is not an isolated problem.

The accelerator pedal sticks when starting out, causing too much throttle and surging when the pedal finally breaks free. This is especially dangerous in traffic or when roads are slick.

Dt: consumer stated the accelerator was sticking in his vehicle. The problem seemed to be worse when the vehicle heated up. A certified mechanic stated it was a defective throttle body. This happens mostly while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds. The mechanic stated the throttle body needed to be replaced.

Recurring problem with throttle sticking in the closed position. The throttle accelerator periodically sticks in the closed position. When the pedal is depressed with enough pressure, the throttle suddenly frees up and the vehicle lurches forward suddenly and uncontrollably. Dealer advises that they have had problems with the design of the throttle body, such that the throttle plate hangs up due to a protusion. Throttle body must be replaced at owners expense.

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Accelerator sticking in the up position.

Accelerator sticks, vehicle does not respond properly.

Consumer states vehicle's accelerator pedal sticks. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab 4x4accelerator sticks at idle and requires excessive force to dislodge. Once pedal breaks loose, the force required depresses the pedal and the truck lurches forward until throttle control is regained.

When vehicle stopped at a light the accelerator pedal got stuck, causing the driver to press the accelerator pedal to the floor, resulting in vehicle acceleration.

While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The accelerator pedal became stuck in full throttle position which required force to accelerate. . Ph.

The accelerator pedal became stuck when it was applied.

The accelerator pedal became stuck.

Accelerator pedal sticks. When I place vehicle into gear I must apply pressure to accelerator to release it. Subsequently it releases suddenly in a way which causes sudden acceleration. When conditions are icy this common problem will eventually get someone killed. Chevy should recall.

The accelerator became stuck in the idle position.

The consumer had placed the vehicle in the reverse gear and depressed the gas pedal. The accelerator had then gotten stuck, an engaged in full throttle. The manufacturer was of no assistance. Ph scc.

While traveling to work on a icy road, my accelerator stuck and I couldn't accelerate. It then released all the way to the floor board where it stuck again. I lost control of the pickup and slid into on coming traffic where I had a head on collision. The accelerator sticking was the cause of the wreck and I believe that chevy is well aware of the problem. Something must be done before it happens again.

Accelerator pedal is hard and sticks when pressed, and vehical takes off fast.

Accelerator pedal sticks.

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While driving accelerator sticks. On one occasion, consumer backed out of his driveway, put the truck in forward, pressed the accelerator and had to coast back into the driveway because the pedal would not push, after pushing the pedal very hard it realeased and started working.

When applying accelerator pedal it will stick. Consumer then has to press harder. This will cause vehicle to lunge forward. Vehicle at dealership at this time.

While pulling into main highway, accelerator pedal stuck and caused vehicle to accelerate out of control. Vehicle hit a tree before stopping, consumer stated he had to kick the gas pedal to get the pedal unstuck. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time, one person was injured.

Consumer stated the accelerator pedal is sticking, at 15000 miles pedal began sticking, dealer replaced the throttle plate assembly at around 32000 miles. This will be the third replacement.

When proceeding forward or stopping accelerator sticks, has to kick pedal to break loose, and vehicle surge forward. Consumer took the truck to the dealer, and they told him the problem was throttle valve.

Consumer noticed the accelerator pedal sticking periodically and thought maybe the floor mat was in the way, however he noticed that did not help and it became worse and would stick when in traffic, consumer discoverd a service bulletin addressing the problem, however was still charged, consumer feels he should not have been charged since the manufacturer was aware of the problem.

The accelerator will stick in the minimum position and requires a hard push to get it to open at all. This sticking occurs every time the accelerator is released to the minimum position. Yd.

The accelerator pedal sticks at rest and has to be pushed very hard to break it loose; this causes the vehicle to lunge forward. I have come very close to having an accident several times due to this problem. I talked to several people with this same year and model truck and they have the same problem. I called my dealer to see if a recall had been issued on this and was told no. A technical bulletin has been issued by the manufacturer regarding this problem (the dealer didn't tell me this) and I feel there should be a recall rather than a bulletin.

Gas pedal constantly sticks when trying to accelerate which causes the vehicle to lunge dangerously and unexpectedly (I. E. From dead stop or while already in motion if you remove foot from accelerator pedal and then try to accelerate again). This is an extremely hazardous situation, especially when trying to start out from a dead stop and you have to increase foot pressure on the accelerator to unstick it causing the vehicle to lunge. The NHTSA consumer complaint pages are full of this exact same scenario, involving this vehicle and this problem, and the manufacturer has not accepted ownership of this obvious malfunction and obvious major safety concern. This should be handled by the manufacturer via a saftey recall issue.

While pulling away from a stop sign or traffic light accelerator pedal stuck. Owner contacted the dealer. Who recommended that the owner use a foam padding/ sand paper material and rub the inside of the throttle body.

When we first noticed the accelerator sticking, the dealer would not look at it until they could duplicate the problem so we literally had to smash our foot on the accelator to get the vehicle to accelorate. At times we were trying to cross 4 lanes of traffic and the accelerator would stick in the middle of the intersection at which point the dealer could reduplicate the problem and the throttle plate was cleaned. Approximately 1-2 months later it began showing the same symptoms only this time it is taking longer to completely stick. It was explained to me that the dealer will not be reimbursed for the parts by gm if they can't prove the accelerator sticks first. My question then is do I have to be killed by an oncoming semi while trying to cross 4 lanes of traffic before someone will fix my vehicle properly. My next question is am I the only one complaining about this. Someone needs to take a closer look at this problem and fix it before a fatality occurs. My last question is what causes this problem. I have heard a variety of excuses that throttle plates get dirty, a new car shouldn't be doing that, etc, etc. Help!!!!!( dot number: tire size: 16 ).

Accelerator pedal has been sticking since the first year vehicle was purchased new. It has gotten so bad that in order to move from a stopped position one must keep one foot on the brake to avoid lurching forward or backward uncontrollably.

When driving accelerator pedal sticks. Took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told him that thottle body was defective. Dealership replaced it twice. Consumer stated that when stopping at a red light accelerator pedal sticks.