Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 284 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (219 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving on the freeway accelerating the truck made a huge clunking noise and dropped speed instantly and I was unable to accelerate. The tow truck driver said it was a transmission problem. Truck had to be towed and is at the mechanic awaiting an official diagnosis   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

While using cruise control on freeway at approx 70 mph when headed up hill and the vehicle reaches approx. 2500-3k tach, the cruise will disengage and speed will drop immediately with no warning. Dealer says manual states one may have to use throttle to maintain speed but does not mention cruise   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warnings. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into the neutral position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds for an extended period of time, the transmission temperature, the traction control, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving.   Read details...

The Speed Sensor problem

My truck will randomly turn off traction control and stability trac and it causes it to shift hard and spin out and it damages my transmission and transfer case I had the transmission rebuilt once allready and new transfer case control module and it still does it my truck smells like burning wires   Read details...




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