Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems |
While driving on a city road at approximately 40 mph, the car randomly began accelerating on its own. I immediately pushed on the brake pedal only to discover the car continued to accelerate. I stomped on the brake as hard as possible to avoid hitting the car in front of me. Read details...
I live in a hot "ambient" environment, the south. I am the third owner of my 2003 Alero Oldsmobile. My car's accelerator sticks and will not return to idle. It continues to do this and it seems like it is getting worse. It is also affecting the rest of the car and its parts. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated the while merging into traffic at 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact placed the gear into neutral and was able to merge to the side of the road. Read details...