Cruise Control Problems of Hyundai Veracruz

The cruise control was engaged. I was driving on an interstate and another car came into my lane. I pressed the brakes naturally but my vehicle sped up instead of slowing down. I immediately disengaged the cruise control and was able to slow down. I contacted the previous owner and he told me that he had the same issue. If the cruise control is engaged, pressing the brakes will cause the vehicle to speed up! I don't know how many people have this issue but it could lead to fatalities!.

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While using cruise control could not push brakes car kept going. The car will not shift from out of park. I have to use a screwdriver to press the shift lock release in order to drive. Check engine light is on & the airbag light along with the esc. The brake light will not illuminate anymore. .

While on a very tight highway on-ramp at about 40 mph the accelerator was fully depressed to quickly enter the flow of traffic (cruise control was not on). The vehicle accelerated forward rapidly after shifting down. When the accelerator was released the vehicle continued to race forward nearly hitting other vehicles ahead on the highway. This racing ahead lasted 5-10 seconds and was out of control. Being very frightened, I began to hit the brakes with both feet to slow the vehicle. After a time the accelerator released and the vehicle behaved normally. Unfortunately I do not remember if the accelerator pedal stuck in the fully depressed position or if it released and the vehicle still raced forward. In any case the vehicle raced forward long after I removed my foot from the accelerator. Either the accelerator mechanism stuck down or the vehicle speed control system did not respond appropriately to driver input. I see other report on the internet of this vehicle behavior for this year and model.