general problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/19/1998

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.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 09/30/1996

Vehicle sustain high engine rpm for a few seconds after throttle release, causing quick acceleration.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 03/15/1996

Transmission does not slow vehicle down the way it should when decelerating while in gear; also, speeds to 30 mph in 3rd gear with gas pedal released.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Vehicle will sustain high engine rpm for four seconds or more after throttle is released.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Cruise Control problems	6
Vehicle Speed Control problems	4
Accelerator Pedal problems	1
Speed Control Cable problems	1
Speed Control Linkage problems	1

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