Faulty Accelerator Pedal

[dave07]

I'm on my second gas pedal from Chevrolet. At first, the gas pedal starts to squeak and then I notice a lack of responsiveness from the pedal and throttle. Anyone else have this issue? I have been making it about 4K miles before the pedal starts to squeak and I get the sluggishness. This time the tech said it was a faulty accelerator pedal which doesn't really give me a warm fuzzy feeling.

 

The worst part is the pedal isn't really a gas pedal per se. They call it a throttle position sensor and it can't be lubricated because it's an electronic sensor. Just curious if anyone else is having this issue.

 

 

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[truckguy82]

Many of us have reported a flexing throttle assembly. Press it with your hand and see if you get travel of the assembly itself before actual throttle engagement. It's easy to see usually about 1/2 inch of dead travel. It has been repaired by shoving something behind it. I used a paint stick. Worked great. Just something to check.

[dave07]

Many of us have reported a flexing throttle assembly. Press it with your hand and see if you get travel of the assembly itself before actual throttle engagement. It's easy to see usually about 1/2 inch of dead travel. It has been repaired by shoving something behind it. I used a paint stick. Worked great. Just something to check.

I saw that thread. Not sure if I'm willing to do that as they will probably void my warranty haha.

 

 

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[truckguy82]

I saw that thread. Not sure if I'm willing to do that as they will probably void my warranty haha.

 

 

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You could just shove a piece of paint stick behind like I did, if you're concerned about the warranty just pull it out.

 

It only takes like 30 seconds

[GMCustomerService]

dave07,

 

I’m very sorry to hear about this repeat gas pedal concern. Please provide us with your VIN and preferred dealer. Once we have this information, we'll reach out to them on your behalf and investigate this matter further.

 

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Anthony J.

GM Customer Care

I'm on my second gas pedal from Chevrolet. At first, the gas pedal starts to squeak and then I notice a lack of responsiveness from the pedal and throttle. Anyone else have this issue? I have been making it about 4K miles before the pedal starts to squeak and I get the sluggishness. This time the tech said it was a faulty accelerator pedal which doesn't really give me a warm fuzzy feeling.

The worst part is the pedal isn't really a gas pedal per se. They call it a throttle position sensor and it can't be lubricated because it's an electronic sensor. Just curious if anyone else is having this issue.


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[dave07]

dave07,

 

I’m very sorry to hear about this repeat gas pedal concern. Please provide us with your VIN and preferred dealer. Once we have this information, we'll reach out to them on your behalf and investigate this matter further.

 

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Anthony J.

GM Customer Care

Thanks. I will contact you if the problem starts to happen again. At this time, they replaced the pedal and there are no symptoms.

 

 

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