Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration at a high speed without prior warning which almost resulted in an accident. Was able to stop the vehicle with the brakes. Also, dealer replaced the transmission. Read details...
My throttle plate broke. I was driving down a county road, I let off the accelerator and my truck continued to accelerate to uncontrollable speeds of 75 m. P. H. I then pulled over immediately to check to make sure my accelerator pedal was not stuck somehow. Read details...
While driving engine will continue to run at 2000 rpms while vehicle is in neutral. Engine will runaway, and only way to slow vehicle down is to apply brakes while vehicle is in neutral. The vehicle was not safe to drive. Read details...