Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems	3

Vehicle Speed Control problem #1

Experience engine power surge while backing out of parking space. Foot was on brake, transmission in reverse and engine surged. Firm application of brake failed to completely stop vehicle, had to shift gear to neutral. Dealer evaluation 3/13/03 revealed no problem. Similar occurrence while spouse driving 01/14/03 resulting in broken air dam from parking curb.

Vehicle Speed Control problem #2

The accelerator was applied to enter the garage. After removing pressure from the accelerator it continued to accelerate. . The brakes failed to stop the car and it hit an interior storage area. No injuries resulted.

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