This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When accelerating, the throttle became stuck. The consumer had to apply the brakes numerous times to decelerate the vehicle. The cause had not been determined.
Consumer noticed that after shifting vehicle from reverse to drive gas pedal descended to the floorboard, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and run into a store front at full throttle. The vehicle was totaled.
The throttle cable became separated from the accelerator pedal, for no apparent reason. This caused the pedal to lay on the floorboard, which contributed to the accident.
While shifting from 1st to 2nd gear engine revved up to about 3500 rpms. After tapping the accelerator pedal eingine revved up the red line. Driver had to shut the ignition off, let out on the clutch, and engine finally shut down. The truck was taken to the dealership. Dealer found a sticking iac. The iac had a burr spot.
When vehicle is cranked to gear drive or reverse gas pedal will stick and consumer will have to step hard on the brakes pedal to release the gas pedal.
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- Bakersfield, CA, USA