Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
On the evening of June 15,2004, my husband was driving our 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 deisel pickup truck home. While driving up a long, steep grade the gas pedal stuck down and the truck would not shift gears. My husband had to slam on the brake pedal and then the gas pedal released with a popping sound. Read details...
When driving at any speed, the truck surges and also accelerates without foot being on the throttle. The dealer stated that it was normal for the truck to surge, and is not able to detect a problem with the truck. Read details...
Gas pedal sticks. Read details...