Vehicle Speed Control Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 32 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of GMC Sonoma

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times. There was a popping sound in the front end. Consumer had the lower ball joints replaced, and believed the upper ball joints were still bad.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact states while driving the cruise control activated. He was unable to deactivate it. The vehicle was put in neutral and turned off. The contact was waiting for the tow truck to arrive and take the vehicle to the dealership.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

The accelerator cable popped off of the accelerator pedal while driving in traffic,the engine immediately went to idle and the vehicle slowed to five miles an hour. People started blowing their horn at me as I attempted to find a spot to pull out of the traffic flow.   Read details...

The Car Throttle Stuck problem

Dangerous! throttle stuck open when a componenet riveted to butterfly "blade" broke off and lodged causing almost wide open throttle - engine had to be shutoff to avoid accident.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

After starting vehicle, consumer states the fuel indicator reads vehicle is full of gas. When in actuality vehicle is empty. And when tank is empty it reads full. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts   Read details...




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