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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. After driving for five minutes the accelerator pedal will stick to the floor. Usually after repeated brake application the pedal will release. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they would have to clean out the accelerator box. The repair cost over $100 and it takes between 15 to 20 minutes for completion. They cannot guarantee that the repair will remedy the failure. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 55000. The current mileage was 62000.
While driving, the consumer's foot slipped off the gas pedal because the gas pedal was too short. The dealer was notified. There wasn't good arm room for steering. The dealer stated they were unable to do anything about the size of the pedal.
- Mendenhall, MS, USA
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- Fort Wayne , IN, USA