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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 60 mph, the reduced engine power and the service stability control indicators illuminated as the vehicle decelerated. Staten island Buick GMC (1855 hylan blvd, staten island, NY 10305) diagnosed that sensors T2135: (throttle body) and P2138: (accelerator pedal actuator) failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer offered to assist with the replacement of the throttle body, but not the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 59,502.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 70 mph, the engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the accelerator pedal and an unknown sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would start a case file and send it over to their team. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. The check engine and the power reduced warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. After five minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. The contact immediately drove to the dealer who stated that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 41,550.
- Westmont, IL, USA
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- Staen Island, NY, USA