Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the accelerator pedal would stick. Excessive pressure had to be applied to the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the accelerator pedal and two retainer clips were replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall #04v528000, regarding the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/15/2006 -
2003 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration complaints
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Dt: the consumer states that on 2003 chevrolet malibu the cruise control was still active even when the driver had his foot on the brake. The switch on the steering wheel was turned off and the cruise was still activating and speeding the car up. The consumer put his foot on the brakes several times trying to get the car to stop. The consumer finally was able to get the car to stop, but he had to put the car into neutral. The car had to be turned off completely. It set for about 5 minutes and then vehicle restarted. The car sat for a few minutes and then the car was back to normal. The consumer called the dealership and checked to see if there were any problems with the car, and the dealership had not ever heard of this happening before. The manufacturer has not been contacted at this point. The speed was 65 MPH and that was with the driver's foot on the brake. *ak
'recall campaign' for chevrolet malibu 2003, vehicle also involved in 2 accidents. *bf the consumer husband believed both accidents were the result of a recall gm had issued regarding the accelerator pedal. (husband on behalf of wife doris nell deceased)
Consumer's vehicle is included in a manufactured recall 04v092000 concerning acceleration control system. However, repair were not performed as of yet.
While applying the accelerator pedal it stuck to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of vehicle, and crashed into a guard rail. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.
While driving consumer was entering a parking space and vehicle accelerated at a very high speed, leaving skid marks in the parking space where she was trying to park. Then, vehicle jumped the curb and hit a tree. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was injured. *ak
While pulling inside of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer put both feet on the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor. This caused the consumer's vehicle to hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak the vehicle was taken to the service dealer on four occasions. This problem remained the same. Gm would not take responsibility. *sc
While vehicle was parked, and consumer's foot was on the brakes vehicle surged forward. Vehicle's front end collided with a cement pole, dividing the parking lot. There were no injuries involved nor did the police arrive. The next day the same thing occurred, but applying the brakes prevented another collision. *ak
While driving and after coming to a complete stop vehicle accelerated on its own.
While exiting the freeway the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. From 50 to 90 MPH. The driver tapped the brake and the engine speed increased even more. As a result driver lost control of vehicle. The consumer stated the incident has happened before.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs on 6 separate occasions. However, this problem recurred.
For several days the throttle has been sticking during acceleration. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they could not reproduce the occurrence nor find any problem. The problem still persists.
Vehicle lurched forward twice while car was coasting towards a red light.*mr the consumer was slowing the vehicle for a stop light. When the consumer's foot was taken off the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated to 40 MPH while the consumer pressing the accelerator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Consumer complained that in the last three days while driving at any speed vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Dealer inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak first episode of vehicle accelerating suddenly, vehicle accelerated to 70 MPH, and consumer had to apply the brakes to the floor to stop the vehicle. In addition, due to its sudden acceleration, brake rotors had warped. In addition, there's an intermittent sticking of the throttle.
While driving 30 MPH and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic replaced the speed sensor. Then, driver drove the vehicle from the dealer, and the problem still occurred. *ak
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