NHTSA Complaint #10265469 — 2001 GMC SIERRA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10265469
Vehicle 2001 GMC SIERRA
Component VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 45,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

SINCE WE'VE HAD THIS TRUCK, THE ACELERATOR STICKS AND YOU HAVE TO PRESS IT HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE, THEN IT RACES FOR A SECOND AND JUMPS FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN YOU'RE STARTING OFF. IT IS DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, SUCH AS FREQUENT STOP & GO TRAFFIC, AND WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO MANEUVER IN TIGHT SPACES, SUCH AS PARKING. I'M SURE THAT IT ALSO CAUSES EXCESS FUEL CONSUMPTION. *TR

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