Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration complaints
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Gas throttle linkage cover stuck under throttle, causing vehicle to surge.
While driving, vehicle lurched forward without applying accelerator; applied brake, no effect; vehicle spun around in 360 degree circle; shifted into reverse. The dealership could not duplicate the problem, the only thing they found was that the gas cover was loose and stated that maybe that is why the engine light came on and why the vehicle acted eractically.
Under the instrument panel, directly over the control pedals there is a plastic cover that protrudes, causing driver's foot to get stuck when releasing the accelerator pedal.
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