Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 3100 | ||
| I was going 40mph when i went to stop quick to avoid an accident. i pressed on brakes truck did not slow down then all of a sudden it did down shift but at that the truck lunged foward causing me to clip the truck in front of me. | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 1335 | ||
| 2011 gmc sierra 1500 sle crew cab z71 4x4 coming off of the expressway and coming to a stop at a traffic light i applied brake pressure. the brake pedal was unusally stiff then all of a sudden the engine revved to over 5000 rpm's and starting to move forward. i had my foot pushed firmly on the brake and the vehicle remained revving and moving forward. i quickly put it in park and turned off vehicle. started back up and no issues on remaining drive. cruise control was not engaged. vehicle has less than 1400 miles on it. | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 15000 | ||
| The contact owns 2011 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle hesitated and it does not hold steedy speed by it self. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised that its just how the vehicle is. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage is 15,000. pm | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 2800 | ||
| Second report - sudden acceleration. 2011 gmc sierra pu truck. on december 20, 2010 i was traveling to visit friends. while on highway i set the cruise control for 70 mph. i exited the freeway and traveled approximately 5 miles on city streets. upon entering a bedroom township known for speed traps i attempted to engage the cruise control for 30 mph. when pressing the cruise control to set the speed i was traveling (30 mph) the truck down shifted and accelerated rapidly (to 4000 rpm). i immediately tapped the brake and the cruise control disengaged. this is the second time for this truck to down shift and accellerate rapidly. a previous report was made in november 2010. | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 15000 | ||
| The contact owns 2011 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle hesitated and it does not hold steedy speed by it self. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised that its just how the vehicle is. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage is 15,000. pm | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 2800 | ||
| Second report - sudden acceleration. 2011 gmc sierra pu truck. on december 20, 2010 i was traveling to visit friends. while on highway i set the cruise control for 70 mph. i exited the freeway and traveled approximately 5 miles on city streets. upon entering a bedroom township known for speed traps i attempted to engage the cruise control for 30 mph. when pressing the cruise control to set the speed i was traveling (30 mph) the truck down shifted and accelerated rapidly (to 4000 rpm). i immediately tapped the brake and the cruise control disengaged. this is the second time for this truck to down shift and accellerate rapidly. a previous report was made in november 2010. | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 15000 | ||
| The contact owns 2011 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle hesitated and it does not hold steedy speed by it self. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised that its just how the vehicle is. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage is 15,000. pm | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 2800 | ||
| Second report - sudden acceleration. 2011 gmc sierra pu truck. on december 20, 2010 i was traveling to visit friends. while on highway i set the cruise control for 70 mph. i exited the freeway and traveled approximately 5 miles on city streets. upon entering a bedroom township known for speed traps i attempted to engage the cruise control for 30 mph. when pressing the cruise control to set the speed i was traveling (30 mph) the truck down shifted and accelerated rapidly (to 4000 rpm). i immediately tapped the brake and the cruise control disengaged. this is the second time for this truck to down shift and accellerate rapidly. a previous report was made in november 2010. | |||