While driving 65 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing loss of control, also, vehicle caught on fire due to pressure of applying the brakes. Cause unknown.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration complaints
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Spark splug failed causing engine problems.
Vehicles dies intermittently after a cold start. After restarting vehicle, the engine will race. Also vehicle accelerated forward without accelerator being applied. Brakes were applied, but were unable to stop vehicle, it surged forward almost hitting another vehicle.
When putting the vehicle in any gear or on an incline, the vehicle will accelerate as soon as taking foot off the brake. Dealer is aware of the problem. Not able to correct the problem.
Noisy rear due to defective rear struts. In addition, accelerator sticks at stop lights and rough idle.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a collision.
While driving, vehicle slowed down and would not accelerate over 35 MPH.
Driving approximately 35mph and vehicle started to accelerate out of control, wandering and unable to steer, ran into border, causing vehicle to flip over.
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