1999 Chevrolet Silverado: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Acceleration · PA

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, when the gear was shifted from park to drive.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · WV

Consumer states when appling brakes, after vehicle has stop, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerates with feet still on the brake, have to slam on brakes to stop vehicle. Maufacturer was of no help with this problem. Nlm

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Acceleration · IN · crash

While making a left turn,vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed,causing an accident.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Acceleration · MA

Fuel throttle linkage sticks when pressing down on accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward when gas pedal releases. Must press hard on gas pedal to get it truck to go forward. This happens most of all of the times I start the truck and quite often as I am driving and let up on the gas to slow down. Most often it sticks when I acelerate again even when driving.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

When applying accelerator pedal it will stick. Consumer then has to press harder. This will cause vehicle to lunge forward. Vehicle at dealership at this time.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Acceleration · AR

The accelerator pedal sticks at rest and has to be pushed very hard to break it loose; this causes the vehicle to lunge forward. I have come very close to having an accident several times due to this problem. I talked to several people with this same year and model truck and they have the same problem. I called my dealer to see if a recall had been issued on this and was told no. A technical bulletin has been issued by the manufacturer regarding this problem (the dealer didn't tell me this) and I feel there should be a recall rather than a bulletin.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Acceleration · CO

Accelerator pedal sticks when driving, had to push down very hard to release pedal, which caused sudden acceleration.*ak

Filed Apr 28, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Gas pedal sticks every time you start the truck, which makes you lunge forward or backwards every time you drive. I have read numerous complaints on this situation & I think it should be recalled. The ABS system went out and when I took it to the shop they said it was very common for the chevrolet, silverado to do that, I think it should be checked on too.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Acceleration, Visibility · MN

Gas pedal sticks if foot is removed for any reason, be it coasting into a turn, starting out from a stop. Speed of vehicle does not matter. When the foot pedal engages there is sudden excelleration, cause passengers head to wipe forward. On icy conditions this has become a danger in itself. At the gas station inching up to pump it has locked up and lunged forward almosting hitting a vehicle in front. I have notifed the dealership. I have also spoke to three other people who have this same, year, make and model and all say they have the same problem. Two of them have had repairs done on the gas pedal. Window on driver side (electric) was being rolled up half way up window cable broke and window slammed down inside door. Both passenger and drivers doors seem loose when rolled down as you can hear them rattleing inside. Controls are intermittent and when temperature drops below 30 degrees don't work. Passengers window 11/17/2000 wont not go up or down during temperature below 30. Vehicle was not subhect to elemints as it was inside for repair to driver window. New motor and regulator need after 1 1/2 years. Dealer informed no information.

Filed Oct 19, 1999 · Acceleration · TN · crash · 1 injury

While parked with the ignition off, vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse, causing a minor collision which resulted in minor injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.