2000 Chevrolet Silverado: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Acceleration · MI

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.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Acceleration · 25,000 miles · OH

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?

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Acceleration · 83,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Acceleration · 28,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Acceleration · TX

While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Acceleration · GA

Gas pedal will stick and is very hard to press down on acceleration. Causes truck to spin tires and lunge forward.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Acceleration · TN

Gas pedal is hard to push when taking off, causing truck to lunge forward when moving from a stop.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · MI

Accelerator pedal sticks at first start, consumer has to press down hard to get it to unstick, then vehicle will surge forward. Dealer replaced the throttle body. *ak consumer adds had to replaced u-joints that were making a squeaking noise.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Acceleration · LA

When proceeding forward or stopping accelerator sticks, has to kick pedal to break loose, and vehicle surge forward. *ak consumer took the truck to the dealer, and they told him the problem was throttle valve.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Acceleration · VA

While pressing on the brake expecting to stop, the brake pedal was pushing back at the same time the engine was speeding up, sudden acceleration.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · NE

While at a stop and about to accelrate vehicle shutters intermittently. When braking and letting off brake pedal about 50 %, and pressing brakes again, vehicle will lunge forward which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.