1995 Chevrolet Blazer: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Apr 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

The speed control module turned on by itself, and the throttle opened wide. Pressing down on the brake did not release the speed control. I was forced to throw the car into neutral (which red-lined the motor at about 4,500 RPM) and shut it off. Only on the third restart of the motor did the module release. I was traveling at about 50 MPH, and began to accelerate to go up a small hill. The cruise control was not on when this problem occured. The other problem concerns the egr valve. In late 1999, I took the car to a local chevrolet dealer because it was running rough. They analyzed it as a stuck egr valve, and cleaned it. Two months later, I get a letter from chevrolet (not a recall notice) stating that my car may have an egr problem. I had to take the car back a few months later, and asked for a new valve to be installed. They refused, as they said they could not be reimbursed by gm anymore. Since that time, the same problem has manifested itself 4 times, and each time, the dealer maintains it isn't the egr valve. I believe that this is pure deception on the part of the dealer, and the ntsa should force gm to replace the egr valves asap. The car wants to die in traffic when this problem appears, which is sporadic and unpredicatable.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Acceleration · NC

Consumer was traveling 60-70mph all of a sudden vehicle started speeding up to 85mph. Cruise control had engaged on its own, almost to 100 MPH. Putting vehicle in neutral, and braking was only way to stop it. Taking foot off brake vehicle would still keep speeding up. Engine was runniing wide open. This was 2nd time it happened, 02-20-2001. Vehicle is currently in shopfor repairs. Manufacturer felt it was not their defect. Consumer will have to pay for it.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Acceleration · MA

While driving with the cruise control set at 60 MPH, driver turned off cruise control which activated again, and caused vehicle to acclerate 80. Driver had to place vehicle in neutral in order to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 3, 1999 · Acceleration · KY · crash

When consumer put cruise control on, setting at 60 MPH, vehicle began to speed faster and faster, losing control. Vehicle crashed into a hill side.

Filed Jan 8, 1999 · Acceleration · AZ

Cruise control engaged by itself and got stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate on its own from 10 MPH to 60 MPH. Consumer had to slam on brakes, but vehicle was still accelerating, almost resulting in an accident.

Filed Jun 23, 1997 · Engine · NC

While driving vehicle in cruise control and applying the brakes, vehicle lost all power because of egr valve failure. Driver was able to pull off road safely. Vehicle is being repaired.

Filed Jan 22, 1996 · Acceleration · ND

In winter cold weather cruise control fails, driver losses fuel throttle control. Tt

Filed Oct 12, 1995 · Acceleration · PA · crash

Cruise control was engaged, vehicle went open throttle position lost control impact 6:00 position speed 63 MPH. Tt