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 | |||
| 05/10/1998 | |||
| While driving at approximately 40mph took foot off accelerator pedal to slow down, vehicle would fail to slow down until foot pressed on brakes to release acceleration. throttle would always stick. had cruise control disconnected in case problem was caused by electrical wiring. the manufacturer refused to acknowlege that a problem existed. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Cruise control malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to accelerate, and not turn off when pressing the brakes. needed to turn off ignition in order to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/19/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed, the truck surges and also accelerates without foot being on the throttle. the dealer stated that it was normal for the truck to surge, and is not able to detect a problem with the truck. *ak | |||
| 05/17/1997 | 1 | 01/13/1996 | |
| Throttle linkage and control failed, causing sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 05/31/1996 | |
| Cruise control failed. | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle will sustain high engine rpm for four seconds or more after throttle is released. | |||
| 09/30/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle sustain high engine rpm for a few seconds after throttle release, causing quick acceleration. | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1996 | |
| Transmission does not slow vehicle down the way it should when decelerating while in gear; also, speeds to 30 mph in 3rd gear with gas pedal released. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 130000 | 1 | |
| On the evening of june 15,2004, my husband was driving our 1996 gmc sierra 2500 deisel pickup truck home. while driving up a long, steep grade the gas pedal stuck down and the truck would not shift gears. my husband had to slam on the brake pedal and then the gas pedal released with a popping sound. the truck will still not shift gears. the cruise control was not on. *ak | |||
| 05/10/1998 | |||
| While driving at approximately 40mph took foot off accelerator pedal to slow down, vehicle would fail to slow down until foot pressed on brakes to release acceleration. throttle would always stick. had cruise control disconnected in case problem was caused by electrical wiring. the manufacturer refused to acknowlege that a problem existed. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/02/1996 | ||
| Gas pedal sticks. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 08/22/1997 | ||
| Engine surges when cold. | |||