Vehicle Speed Control Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 141 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 (108 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

First occurrence was 02/27/2026 - onstar detecated a critical issue, the check esc, check tsc words came on in the center dash, then the orange lights came on and my truck went into limp mode at a stop light. I had to limp mode a mile to the nearest dealer. Where nothing was repaired just reset.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control engaged and set at manual control and not adaptive cruise   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, there was an abnormal bumping sensation coming from the accelerator pedal.   Read details...

The Speedometer/odometer Failure problem

My speedometer fails intermittently. I was driving to florida from virginia and my speedometer failed on interstate 95. I was summarily arrested in summerton, georgia for speeding. It is dangerous when you don't know your speed.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal Sensor problem

Gas pedal sensor malfunction led to decreased engine power.   Read details...




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