The brakes are not working properly. The ABS system is being engaged when you stop and increases the stopping distance. The accerator sticks. You have to push hard and then all of a sudden it make the truck leap forewark or backward.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado acceleration complaints
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While applying the accelerator pedal consumer stated that he had to apply more then normal pressure to get the vehicle to move. The dealer was not notified.
The accelerator pedal sticks when starting out, causing too much throttle and surging when the pedal finally breaks free. This is especially dangerous in traffic or when roads are slick.
I have owned this truck since dec 2001 the fuel gauge has worked on and off since then it will work fine then when I fill the tank it will read no fuel and the low fuel warning light will come on until it gets down to about 3/4 tank the it will start working again. If I am sitting idling the gage will go to zero then will slowly creap back up when vehicle is moving. Also have problem with gas pedal sticking. I have to remove air cleaner hose and lube throttle body butterfly to un stick it about once a month.
Accelerator sticks in idle positions and requires great force to depress resulting in the vehicle lunging forward or backwards depending on gear selection...extremely dangerous situation when in tight areas.*ak throttle body was replaced while still under warranty, but same problem has reaccurred. This is a problem that gm should correct, as it obviously is not an isolated problem.
Fuel throttle hang-up since purchase in 2000. Dealership performed carbon cleaning 3 times however issue does not rectify. Must "pop" at the fuel pedal in order to get the vehicle moving thus causing a lurching forward of vehicle. No further help offered by dealership or chevy corporate but to continue to have carbon cleaning ($85/service).
Battery weak, check engine soon light comes on while driving. Replace fuel filter. *bf the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who scanned the PCM and found dtc for engine misfire and injectors not dropping fuel pressure when commanded. Injectors 2 and 6 were cleaned. The cruise control light flashed on and off although the cruise control was not engaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving 40 MPH consume r applied the accelerator pedal and it became stuck. Then, consumer applied the accelerator pedal several times and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and contacted the dealer. Mechanic determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced.
The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. Also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. The fuel gauge was not working properly. The fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced.
The consumer would have to depress the acceleration pedal to the floor for vehicle acceleration. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
My wife was driving the vehicle. She stopped at a red light, in rush hour traffic, in the rain. Upon accelerating from the light, the throttle suddenly became stuck wide open. She pushed the clutch, took the truck out of gear and managed to pull safely to the side of the road. The cause of the incident, was the air deflector in the throttle body. It broke off and fell into the throttle, wedging it open. Dealer blamed poor maintenance, using premium gas in the truck, and told her to "drive the sh*t out of it" the way it is. The truck has always had all scheduled maintenance as recommended in the owners manual.
At 36,900 miles I had the rear and front pinion berrings replaced on my drive train. I also replaced the tires which were worn out. The vehicle is not driven much (4.5 years old) as indicated by the mileage. I also experienced my accelorator being "stiff" when I attempt to depress it. I think gm needs to look into their shoddy transmission components. I also had the rear seal replaced at approximately 10,000 miles.
After starting the vehicle, the accelerator became stuck, which caused the vehicle to lurch forward, or backwards from parking spaces. *ak *sc
Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the ABS light on dash is on constantly. Dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. Same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.
Truck is hard to start in warmer weather. It will turn over several times before it will start or I press the accelerator to get sufficient gas to start the truck. Also...since I bought this truck I have had difficulty in with the gas pedal 'sticking' and it lunges before I back off the gas and accelerate normally. It's a pain and one day will get someone hurt. Vin number is [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The accelerator is sometimes very difficult to press down. When it finally does, it causes a sudden lurching of the vehicle. This is a very dangerous situation.
Today and everyday my throttle locks up when attempting to accelerate from a stop. I have had many close calls when trying to maneuver through traffic. I live in a very large city and it is very important to be able to go when you need to. I have nearly been hit trying to stomp on the accelerator when it doesn't respond and I am trying to move into oncoming traffic. I have also nearly ran into many objects moving, and stationary, becouse of the sudden acceleration when the throttle finally decides to let loose. Why won't gm stand behind their products and repair this? Is it going to take another firestone tire type fiasco to get a recall?
While driving at 10 MPH consumer was pulling into driveway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Consumer was standing on the brakes with both feet but the vehicle did not slow down, and it collided with the side of the house. Consumer sustained ankle and the lower back injuries.
Problems with steering, gas pedal sticks, speedometer rattles when it's cold, rear doors are hard to latch when it's cold, heating and ventilation system and lights blew out, speaker blewout.*mr cc: the federal safety agency
The throttle stuck on my 2000 chevrolet c1500 silverado and caused a unwanted acceleration event that resulted in a collision with a pole in a parking lot. The defect existed within the throttle assembly. Technical service bulletin 02-06-04-054a. I told the dealer back in 2001of the problem, and he cleaned the throttle, and told me it would be okay, and to burn better gas ,but I continued to have problems later, and was worse than before. I called the dealership they told me to come in and have it looked at , only for them to tell me after I got there that they didn`t have time to work on it that day,and told me to just keep driving it and be carefull. It was that weekend that the collision occurred.
Sticking gas pedal. Throttle body problem causes gas pedal to stick. When at a stop, a lot of pressure is often required to move pedal. Pedal "unsticks" and causes vehicle to lurch forward or backward. At highway speeds, "unsticking" causes truck to accelerate at a faster rate than intended. Chevy dealer replaced throttle body once (45k miles), but problem has returned (80k miles).
While pressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle initially hesitated before it took off suddenly. Once the accelerator pedal was released the vehicle to jerked forward. The cause of the failure has not been determine. *nljm
Accelerator pedal sticks. When I place vehicle into gear I must apply pressure to accelerator to release it. Subsequently it releases suddenly in a way which causes sudden acceleration. When conditions are icy this common problem will eventually get someone killed. Chevy should recall.
Consumer called complaining about having throttle problems. While driving throttle will stick to the floor. It doesn't happened all the time, but he is afraid that may cause him to get into an accident. Manufacturer5 was not dcontacted. Dealer was contacted, and stated that gmc ha addressed the issue. But it would cost the consumer if it was not broken, and the warranty will not replace it unless broken.
The accelerator pedal became stuck when it was applied.
While traveling to work on a icy road, my accelerator stuck and I couldn't accelerate. It then released all the way to the floor board where it stuck again. I lost control of the pickup and slid into on coming traffic where I had a head on collision. The accelerator sticking was the cause of the wreck and I believe that chevy is well aware of the problem. Something must be done before it happens again.
The accelerator pedal became stuck.
My 2000 chevrolet 2500 silverado throttle sticks shut when first started. Mine has a 6.0 liter v-8, but I know several people with different engines and model years with the exact same problem. The pedal sticks so hard that it takes a great deal of effort to make it release resulting in large burst of speed and loss of control. The dealers refuse to correct except under warranty which I no longer have. The factory knows there is a problem and dealers acknowledge as well but will not correct without being paid. This is a very dangerous problem. We have had several near misses.
The gas pedal sticks sometimes. In order to accelerate, you must press the pedal hard and then the truck takes off. There's no steady acceleration.
While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
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