Chevrolet Silverado sudden acceleration problems

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado. While driving at very low speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lurched forward on several occasions, nearly striking a pedestrian. The vehicle was taken to mountain view chevrolet (2109 e. Main street, mountain view, ar), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · VA

In june of 2017, I bought a new chevrolet silverado. It runs great no problems. In november 2017 I called to make an appointment to have the oil changed. The service department told me that there is a recall on the chuggle drive quality. The service did what was needed to be done. I had to make a 5-hour trip up north when I noticed that my truck wasn't running like it was before the recall was done. I noticed that the transmission was shifting hard. When the cylinder deactivation went to 4 cylinders the engine lugs. Before the recall was done I couldn't tell when the cylinder activation was switching to 4 cylinders back to 8 cylinders it ran very smoothly no lugging of the engine. What concerns me now is when I was driving an went to make a left turn at slow speed the transmission downshifted hard where the back wheels locked up. Went through a drive through after I placed the order proceeded to the window my truck lunged forward from first gear to second gear. I am glad that no one was in front of me. I have taken it to the service department at the dealership several times. Was told nothing was wrong no codes came up. Even called gm got nowhere with them. The chuggle drive is a reprogramming of the transmission control module. Gm trying to fix one problem created another problem. I pull a 5000-pound camper with this truck with the issues I am having now with the transmission shifting hard and engine lugging I am afraid it might cause me to have an accident. My truck ran perfectly before the chuggle drive quality recall was done. The recall has to be the problem. It's not a good fix.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado. One year ago while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle lunged forward, began to accelerate and respond as if it were a standard vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently; however, more recently it began to occur every time he drove the vehicle. When the failure occurred the vehicle lunged forward and was within one inch of a crash forcing the contact to apply the brake pedal with excessive force. The contact stated that the transmission/ccc solenoid does not disengage while releasing the accelerator pedal. All of the warning lights on the instrument panel were illuminated. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer; however, they did not offer or provide any assistance. The contact replaced every component in the transmission in order to correct the failure; however, the failure continued to occur. He was unable to drive the vehicle for two days due to the safety risk. The contact added an on/off switch that controlled the tcc solenoid. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 140,000. The approximate failure mileage 130,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Acceleration · 6,900 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three different times. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had an engineer further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 6,900. Kmj

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 2,500 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 77,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while in reverse. The contact crashed into a pile of debris. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and back. The contact notified the dealer regarding the sudden acceleration and the dealer stated that they had no reports of any silverado's accelerating without warning. The contact then notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 05/16/12

Filed Nov 11, 2004 · Brakes · OR

Had 2002 chevy silverado parked on and incline in the driveway, put transmission into park and applied parking brake, turned vehicle motor off and vehicle lunged forward, took in to have 30,000 mile service done and told dealer of incident, dealer brought to my attention that my parking brake was not functioning properly that I would have to get it replaced at my cost, this should be fixed under warranty by chevrolet.

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 May 6, 2004 · Acceleration · NM · crash

While exiting the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was not able to control the vehicle, resulting in a collision. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the problem.

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?