1994 Chevrolet S10: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Acceleration, Visibility · WI

Consumer stated this vehicle is having the same problem as the recall on the windshield wiper (98v‑150). This vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak the windshield wipers will operate when environmental conditions are dry; however, the windshield wipers will not operate during a storm or wet environmental conditiokns. Also, the cruise control locked in the acceleration mode on the multi-function switch resulting in sudden unwanted acceleration and the driver had to slam the vehicle into park and apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.

Filed Apr 7, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · AZ

The accelerator speeds up and sticks and the brakes won't work.its almost like having cruise control except that I dont have it.this has happened to me 5 times now and I've had the truck in to the chevy dealer twice and they can't find anything wrong.I need to know if there has been a recall on a problem like this and what it might be so I can get it fixed. Thank you for your time.

Filed May 13, 2000 · Acceleration, Visibility · GA

It appears that in most cases that after the vehicle has been running for more than 10 minutes, the wiper system will not work. Some times the wipers will not work after initially starting the vehicle. They also act sporadically. In addition, the cruise control will work 95% of the time. Other times, it does'nt work at all. I have not been able to figure out when it is most likely not to work.

Filed Oct 4, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

As I proceeded to pass another vehicle, throttle stuck while vehicle was in passing gear. Due to high engine RPM, vacuum assistance of the brakes was lost as well. This all occured while descending a long hill with a steep curve at the bottom. Although I was standing hard on the brakes, I kept gaining speed. While attempting to brake, I shifted to neutral. Shifting into neutral resulted in excessive RPM, so I had to shift back into drive gear to keep from blowing the engine. When the situation was getting critically dangerous(curve looming ahead and still gaining speed), and when I was about to turn off the ignition (my last remaining option), the throttle finally released. At one point, my speed was approx. 60 MPH, although I was standing on the brakes. At this point, I haven't yet determined whether the cause is electronic or mechanical. My suspicion is a fault in the cruise control. I do know it scared me and is a potentially very dangerous problem. Will notify if I can determine the exact cause of the problem.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Acceleration, Electrical · NH

Cruise control failed, not able to disengage.

Filed Feb 6, 1997 · Acceleration · NC

Cruise control disengages unexpectedly.

Filed Jul 22, 1996 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

The cruise control continues to accelerate, brakes and switch don't shut the cruise control off. *ak consumer states as he was leaving for home and accelerated to 65 MPH pushed the cruise control button on the turn signal lever, the vehicle continuedto accelerate, consumer tried to use the brake pedal but no response speed was over 80 MPH consumer tried to turn it off per on-off switch on turn signal lever but no response, consumer turned off engine and coasted up a ramp through a red light, putting pressure on brake pedal continously pedal was very hard, turned a hard right into a service station, vehicle stopped, consumer got out of vehicle for a few minutes got back in a brake pedal was still hard, consumer put gear in neutral turned ignition key RPM needle was all the way too the right, consumer had vehicle towed. Also front rotors and front pads were replaced mechanic advised consumer that pads flaked apart when they were reomved.

Filed Jul 19, 1996 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control sticks.