Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control cable (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The accelerator cable snapped while pulling out of a stop sign in heavy traffic leading to loss of throttle control. This almost led to the car getting rear ended. Quick thinking by my wife who was driving, enabled her to get into the left turn lane, cut across incoming traffic and then drive over Read details...
On two occasions in 2005, we had incidences of sudden acceleration. We own a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan and in general it has been a trouble-free vehicle. It is well-maintained by the Chevrolet-Oldsmobile dealer. Read details...
In a parking lot while slowing to a stop with my foot on brake, car suddenly accelerated, jumped parking curb and continued forward for approximately 30 ft. Before stopping. Foot was on brake so hard that you could smell burnt brakes for another 10 minutes. Read details...