Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92015GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/22/199205/28/1993HIGH IDLE FLARE
 There is no summary currently available
PE92001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/07/199205/22/1992HIGH IDLE FLARE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/02/1999
 While goiing around a corner between 20 to 25 mph and applying the brakes to slow down, brake pedal was jerking and vehicle accelerated and the consumer hit a pole.*ak
09/29/1998
 While parking in garage vehicle accelerated, causing it to run inside consumer's kitchen and coming to a stop. also when making a left turn, the windshield wipers will make one cycle and stop. *ak
11/14/19981
 Had shifted into reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. it then flipped over, after hitting a small embankment. vehicle was towed to dealership. *ak
07/26/1997
 When igniton was turned on and foot on brake vehicle suddenly took off, resulting in a crash/injuries. vehicle would not slow down even with full pressure on brake pedal. dealer could not duplicate problem. *ak
01/06/19971
 Burned out electrical leads at solenoid valves to two wheels.
 When accelerating the throttle stays open and gas pedal/brake pedal freeze.this problem occurs intermittently with no warning. tt
03/01/1995
 Auto-tran: accelerator pedal sticks; vehicle takes off at high rate of speed with tires spinning; happens various speeds, mostly at stand still; no warning. tt
04/17/19943
 Sometimes when driving through a crosswalk, car accelerates. tt
08/01/19943
 Cruise control failure. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
06/05/1999
 While driving and attempting to stop, vehicle is idles and suddenly accelerates. *ak
05/17/19911
 Engine idled out of control, resulting in an accident.