1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: vehicle speed control

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 23, 1995. It covers about 360 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 360
reported: Oct 23, 1995
owners notified: Oct 19, 1995
related complaints: 24

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable.
Risk: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Recall number 95V201000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 1996
Pontiac Sunfire 1996 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about acceleration problems.

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 Pontiac Sunfire

Questions about recall 95V201000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 95V201000, reported on October 23, 1995, covers about 360 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V201000?

Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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