1997 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration problems

Filed May 2, 2007 · Acceleration · 72,622 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The failure mileage was 72622 ,and the current mileage was 72632. While driving 45 MPH the contact released the foot from the accelerator but the vehicle kept accelerating. After physically lifting the pedal up with the shoe the vehicle continued to accelerate. To stop the vehicle from accelerating the brake was applied for about 9 miles. However, after applying the brake a few times the brake pedal stopped working. She got off the freeway and made it to dealer where she left the vehicle. The temperature was around 45 degrees. *ak the consumer stated the accelerator became stuck at ful throttle. Updated 05/23/07.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Acceleration · 164,900 miles · TN

Dt: the contact stated h the cruise control malfunctioned. While traveling at 45 MPH he turned on the cruise control switch and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 MPH. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control several times by depressing the brake pedal which should manually turn off the cruise control switch. However, these attempts were unsuccessful. As a result, he turned the ignition off, and coasted to the side of the road. When he restarted the vehicle the engine revved high. He turned off the ignition and the vehicle was towed home. Afterwards, he pulled the fuse and deactivated the cruise control. No further repairs have been made.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Acceleration · NC

Defect summary: the accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable. *ak consequence summary: if the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Requested corrective summary: dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · NM

The engine overheated, and stalled. The spark plugs melted. The technician found the head warped, causing excessive internal exhaust heat. The dealer replaced the relay switch, removed the head and resurfaced. The electric fans don't turn on. The technician found the fan relay, ect sensor, and fusible link shorted(removed replaced). The vehicle had surged and died out. The sensor connector clip broken and was replaced. The console under the radio had cracked. The vehicle wouldn't start, due to multiple dtc plugs fouled. The vacuum line had broken, and the connectors were re-pinned. The vehicle wouldn't start until the engine cooled down. The alternator was not charging and there was poor battery contact to the terminal. The alternator was replaced. Between the speeds of 25-30 MPH, the vehicle felt like it was going to rev up. The transmission did not shift into gear. The transmission was replaced and the cooler lines were flushed. There was noise coming from the engine and or the defective timing chain. The tensioner was replaced/resealed, the timing chain was greased, and the serpentine belt was replaced. Scc

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

While the vehicle stopped at a traffic signal/light with consumer's foot on brake pedal, engine will run at higher than normal rpms and accelerate suddenly. Consumer took vehicle to a dealership that could not reproduce the problem or find any code on computer.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · WI

Vehicle will stall while idling and without warning , dealer has replaced throttle positioning center, and reprogrammed PCM, but defect still occurring, and causing safety hazard.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Acceleration · KY

Vehicle accelerates and will not stop when applying the brakes, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer several times but they can not remedy the problem.

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Acceleration · CA · fire · 2 injuries

Vehicle experienced loss of control, due to throttle sticking, causing vehicle to catch fire and injuries.

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Acceleration · KY

While driving vehicle accelerates without throttle application. The vehicle acts as though it is in cruise, but the cruise control is turned off. Driver has to put vehicle in neutral to get it to stop. Applying the brakes does not help. Dealer is not able to duplicate problem. Vehicle has been to the dealer at least three times for this reason.

Filed Jan 21, 1999 · Acceleration · CA

While traveling at a highway speed of 55mph the accelerator got stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate to 85 MPH, blowing the brakes, and causing sparks to fly from tires. To stop, consumer was on an incline that coasted the vehicle to a stop, and consumer shut the engine off. Dealer has been contacted.