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Yesterday when depressing the accelerator to full throttle to pass, the pedal seemed to "stick" before the last 1/2" of travel. I pushed it several times, and each time there is this noticeable spot where it "sticks." it is almost like there is a "detent" in the range, designed to be there and keep the accelerator from going to full throttle unless really intended to.

When I got home, I checked it out with the truck off, and it is there pushing it by hand.

 

Does any body else's truck do this? Is this an intentional design in the accelerator?

(yes, I have done the shim mod)

 

Thnaks

sldhead700 Enthusiast

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I have heard several people talk about the"detent"
Mine has it, but it's closer to 3/4 throttle where it starts.
I would guess that they are all that way?


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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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I've never noticed this and I do a considerable amount of highway driving. Maybe it is something like the DIC warning you when you're running low on fuel.  Perhaps it is a difference in our driving styles but, just in case, I'd ask at my local service department.  I would not be messing with a potentially sticking gas pedal or would I use a wedge to "improve" response.  You may believe you know what to do when a throttle sticks at a high rate of speed or in a panic situation but not everyone driving your truck may be as prepared.

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, kylant said:

Yesterday when depressing the accelerator to full throttle to pass, the pedal seemed to "stick" before the last 1/2" of travel. I pushed it several times, and each time there is this noticeable spot where it "sticks." it is almost like there is a "detent" in the range, designed to be there and keep the accelerator from going to full throttle unless really intended to.

When I got home, I checked it out with the truck off, and it is there pushing it by hand.

 

Does any body else's truck do this? Is this an intentional design in the accelerator?

(yes, I have done the shim mod)

 

Thnaks

What year is your truck? Model? Package? Do you have adjustable pedals?

sldhead700 Enthusiast

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I've never noticed this and I do a considerable amount of highway driving. Maybe it is something like the DIC warning you when you're running low on fuel.  Perhaps it is a difference in our driving styles but, just in case, I'd ask at my local service department.  I would not be messing with a potentially sticking gas pedal or would I use a wedge to "improve" response.  You may believe you know what to do when a throttle sticks at a high rate of speed or in a panic situation but not everyone driving your truck may be as prepared.
I think what he is talking about?.. is more of the detent" feeling of when you go to pass someone, and you have to push it past this "detent" feeling to get it to really kick down several gears.... Basically to get to w.o.t. ( wide open throttle)
I DON'T believe it's actually sticking in the fact of it not returning......

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If he has the 6.2+8 Speed the "sticking" is "tame" full throttle, when you completely FLOOR it it will really get things moving in a hurry XD  It's supposed to be like that

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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I agree.

The issue does not sound like the ill fated Toyota Prius of the past with the gas pedal literally sticking, killing drivers/occupants as a result.

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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Some owners may notice about 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a detent/click with a feel of increased resistance. 

 

The accelerator pedal design has changed for vehicles equipped with the 8-speed transmission (RPO M5U). 

 

The new accelerator pedal design has a built-in detent position near the last 1/4 of pedal travel. 

 

The detent provides tactile feedback to the operator to minimize transmission downshifting, allowing for improved fuel economy, smoother operation, etc. 

 

Pressing up to the detent will allow a more relaxed acceleration rate. When pressing through the detent, the transmission will downshift aggressively allowing for an increased acceleration rate.

 

This is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle and no repair attempts should be performed.

 

 OP what engine/transmission do you have?

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20 hours ago, sldhead700 said:

I think what he is talking about?.. is more of the detent" feeling of when you go to pass someone, and you have to push it past this "detent" feeling to get it to really kick down several gears.... Basically to get to w.o.t. ( wide open throttle)
I DON'T believe it's actually sticking in the fact of it not returning......

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^^ this. it is a detent that has to be pushed by. it seems like it is a significant sticking point. the accelerator returns normally

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17 minutes ago, newdude said:

 OP what engine/transmission do you have?

I guess I should have read through the thread all the way. :)

I have the 6.2, 8 speed. 

Sounds like my pedal is perfectly normal. 

thanks guys

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I have two 2018 crew cab trucks. One has the 5.3 6 speed the other has the 6.2 8 speed. Throttle pedals are total different when you hit the detent. The 5.3 is a lot smoother and it feels like the 6.2 throttle is going to stick. It never has but I'm concerned enough about it that I'll have the dealer look at it next time I'm in for service.

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This is some good information.  My 2016 Yukon with the 6.2+8 speed has this exact problem.  I sent it in to the dealer and they said they couldn't find a problem with the original pedal but they went ahead and installed a brand new pedal but it yielded the same result. Finding this post confirms the detent is intentional.  For me it's not an issue for daily driving but when I tow, it's a total pain.  If I'm going up a grade and want just a little more throttle, I'll hit this spot and when it "pops" past this point I'll downshift two gears and race the engine, when I'm only looking for a single downshift.  It's so frustrating when manufacturers overthink things and think they're helping, only to frustrate us consumers.  It definitely isn't conserving fuel because I just keep my foot there until the motor decides to shift up to the gear I originally wanted.  If anyone knows a mod to fix this, I'm all ears!

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4 hours ago, dcm5543 said:

This is some good information.  My 2016 Yukon with the 6.2+8 speed has this exact problem.  I sent it in to the dealer and they said they couldn't find a problem with the original pedal but they went ahead and installed a brand new pedal but it yielded the same result. Finding this post confirms the detent is intentional.  For me it's not an issue for daily driving but when I tow, it's a total pain.  If I'm going up a grade and want just a little more throttle, I'll hit this spot and when it "pops" past this point I'll downshift two gears and race the engine, when I'm only looking for a single downshift.  It's so frustrating when manufacturers overthink things and think they're helping, only to frustrate us consumers.  It definitely isn't conserving fuel because I just keep my foot there until the motor decides to shift up to the gear I originally wanted.  If anyone knows a mod to fix this, I'm all ears!

does your yukon have a tow haul function?

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Jeff Rickman New Member

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On 9/9/2018 at 5:50 AM, kylant said:

Yesterday when depressing the accelerator to full throttle to pass, the pedal seemed to "stick" before the last 1/2" of travel. I pushed it several times, and each time there is this noticeable spot where it "sticks." it is almost like there is a "detent" in the range, designed to be there and keep the accelerator from going to full throttle unless really intended to.

When I got home, I checked it out with the truck off, and it is there pushing it by hand.

 

Does any body else's truck do this? Is this an intentional design in the accelerator?

(yes, I have done the shim mod)

 

Thnaks

Hey me too the funding gas pedal sticks period.it not what you think,or what they think.it ****ing sticks.every time I push pedal in.it sticks.i have to hit the brakes and pump the gas pedal and it finally pops up.this is a problem and it's going to kill someone,bottom line.

 

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