Gas Pedal Flex Solution

Moore84 · August 12, 2018

Went out and did mine last night, left the house this morning for the first time forgetting I had done it and tore out of my garage like a bat out of hell! Haha.

Stuff like this this is the reason I join these forums, thank you.

The One · August 13, 2018

Awesome information. Purchased a New (used dealer loaner truck with 6700miles) Silverado. The "sluggish" response is my only complaint about this truck. My Uncle purchased a 17 new, and mentioned it when he drove it a few times. I just happened to run across this forum, and being former gear head back in the day, I just wanted to remove the lower air dam, and ran across the gas pedal issue. Had a new paint stick, cut 2 pieces at approx. 1.5 inches, wrapped in duct take, loosened the bottom nut, and shimmed it in there. Took it for a drive, and what a different truck. As many are asking, why would GM use such a crappy plastic design on a very nice truck.

BTW, got my 18 for $34,500/MSRP $41+. Bought from dealer as used, but with all new truck "benefits".

Edited August 13, 2018 by The One

Profanesix · August 15, 2018

I have an 18 Z71 and I have conplaining since day 1 in December. I drive a 17 F-150 police package for work, standard 5.0 and I have always been a little disgruntled that the Ford was simply quicker in all aspects of throttle response. If you know anything about Ford police packages, it’s just simple electrical work, lights and better parts to help the vehicle run for 24 hours a day..

I will be doing this ASAP.

Sierra Dan · August 15, 2018

On 8/12/2018 at 8:26 PM, The One said:

Awesome information. Purchased a New (used dealer loaner truck with 6700miles) Silverado. The "sluggish" response is my only complaint about this truck. My Uncle purchased a 17 new, and mentioned it when he drove it a few times. I just happened to run across this forum, and being former gear head back in the day, I just wanted to remove the lower air dam, and ran across the gas pedal issue. Had a new paint stick, cut 2 pieces at approx. 1.5 inches, wrapped in duct take, loosened the bottom nut, and shimmed it in there. Took it for a drive, and what a different truck. As many are asking, why would GM use such a crappy plastic design on a very nice truck.

BTW, got my 18 for $34,500/MSRP $41+. Bought from dealer as used, but with all new truck "benefits".

Speaking of using a crappy piece of plastic on a nice truck.

The hood release lever on 2019 silverado/sierra is now made of plastic.

The One · August 15, 2018

7 minutes ago, Sierra Dan said:

Speaking of using a crappy piece of plastic on a nice truck.

The hood release lever on 2019 silverado/sierra is now made of plastic.

Great....

crepitus · August 15, 2018

Where exactly does the shim go on trucks with adjustable pedals?

Centex14 · August 15, 2018

Right where the pictures show. I haven't had a chance to pull my whole assembly out yet but it's on my list this weekend.

Centex14 · August 15, 2018

Well it looks like I solved the problem permanently. Loaded up a canned Diablo tune today. The throttle is so much more responsive now and I haven't even played with the throttle boost settings. The transmission shifts so much nicer as well.

John K. · August 27, 2018

For what it's worth, < $0.01 I'm sure, several days ago I received a online survey from GM about my new truck. Without going into great detail, I explained to them the "paint stick fix" and that I thought the accelerator mounting was a disgrace. $40K for a new pick-up and I/we have follow behind with a saw, a shingle/paint stick and glue to make it run proper.

I'm sure they are shaking with fear

Sierra Dan · August 27, 2018

I doubt they are shaking with fear..... but more likely shaking their heads as the GM engineers did not design this gas pedal flex solution! LOL

YEGbluesilverado · August 28, 2018

I did this to my '16 silverado and wow its perfect now really enjoying the take off from a light and ease to keep speed both in the city and on the highway.