Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was sitting at an intersection and there was a grinding noise. she had foot on brakes, and vehicle started to surge forward. then, vehicle idled highly, and engine check light came on. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 10/06/1997 | |
| Throttle control sensor failed causing causing unwanted acceleration. mjs | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Cruise control failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. transmission is jerking, and vehicle is idling real fast. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/10/1996 | ||
| Idle air control failed. | |||