Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 18 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated at a gradual increase form 25 to 40 mph on its own accord. Vehicle did decelerate once brakes were applied. Manufacture notified through the visit to the dealer ,and.

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2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/25/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle failed to decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a mail box and two utility poles. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further investigation. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 10,100. The VIN was unavailable.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/10/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500. Kmj.

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4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/12/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three different times. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had an engineer further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 6,900. Kmj.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/08/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while in reverse. The contact crashed into a pile of debris. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and back. The contact notified the dealer regarding the sudden acceleration and the dealer stated that they had no reports of any Silverado's accelerating without warning. The contact then notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 05/16/lj.

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6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/16/2009

Ltr re problems he having with his 2008 chevorlet Silverado 3500 in which he says presents a significant life safety issue; he would like an investigation to be conducted. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began to increase in speed with no action from the consumer. The consumer attempted to apply the brake, but soon the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and smoke started emanating from under the hood. The consumer was able to steer the vehicle into the emergency lane and turned off the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however after a diagnoses, no codes were found to determine the rapid acceleration.

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7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/17/2006

: the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the problem was in the throttle plate. Updated 5/4/2006 - when the accelerator was pressed it took a while before the vehicle would accelerate then it would accelerate suddenly.

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8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/30/2004

While driving at 10 mph consumer was pulling into driveway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Consumer was standing on the brakes with both feet but the vehicle did not slow down, and it collided with the side of the house. Consumer sustained ankle and the lower back injuries.

9 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/19/2003

The throttle stuck on my 2000 Chevrolet c1500 Silverado and caused a unwanted acceleration event that resulted in a collision with a pole in a parking lot. The defect existed within the throttle assembly. Technical service bulletin 02-06-04-054a. I told the dealer back in 2001of the problem, and he cleaned the throttle, and told me it would be okay, and to burn better gas ,but I continued to have problems later, and was worse than before. I called the dealership they told me to come in and have it looked at , only for them to tell me after I got there that they didn`t have time to work on it that day,and told me to just keep driving it and be carefull. It was that weekend that the collision occurred.

10 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/10/2003

On 4/1/2003,took delivery of a Chevrolet 3500 p/up VIN:1gcjk33173f211413 it has a sudden acceleration. Dealer has had vehicle 3 weeks gm has no cure, they want to drive it and try and capture the data to fix it. My insurance CO doesn't want them to drive it because of liability. Where do I go from here.

11 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/18/2003

While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

12 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/14/2003

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, when the gear was shifted from park to drive.

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13 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/22/2002

While making a left turn,vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed,causing an accident.

14 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

While vehicle was stopped at a traffic light with foot on brake pedal vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without warning, resulting in a collision, cause unknown. Dealership advised consumer to bring vehicle in for inspection as soon as body work is complete. Manufacturer notified.

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15 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/05/2001

While pressing on the brake expecting to stop, the brake pedal was pushing back at the same time the engine was speeding up, sudden acceleration.

16 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/23/2001

As the gear lever was pulled from park to drive the vehicle suddenly accelerated although the drivers foot was still on the brake pedal, the vehicle traveled 20 feet before rashing into a parked forklift truck causing damage to the left bumper and wheel well. Nlm.

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17 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/15/2000

Sudden acceleration; at 28,000 miles 1st incident occurred when releasing brake pedal after starting. Vehicle taken to dealer and had some repairs made. At 46,000 miles problem reoccured. Returned to dealer for some more repairs. Currently, at 48,000 miles problem reoccurring . Please feel free to provide any further details.

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18 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

While exiting the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was not able to control the vehicle, resulting in a collision. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the problem.

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