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Hey guys and girls! I'm a proud owner of a 2020 Chevy Silverado RST Z71 with the 5.3L V8. Not sure that's enough info, but I'll post anything that might help. I've scoured the manual but can't figure out if it's normal for my gas pedal to click when I depress it. I'm thinking this might be a feature, but I've never had any other car or truck I've owned do this, so it's a little odd to me. It does it even when the car is off and I can feel the click with my hand. It seems to happen at the same position every time and is consistent. My dealer is over 40 miles away, so I'd rather not go out there if I don't need to and if it's something normal.

 

Thanks in advance!

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Owing an ugly truck like the 2020 isn't something to be proud of, but I guess as long as you are happy.  Yes, it can be normal, as the gas pedal is essentially an electronic switch which relays info to the throttle positioning sensor.. or something like that.  If the click is annoying though it shouldn't be that loud... Maybe go sit in a few other new trucks on the lot and see if they do it as well? 

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On 9/13/2020 at 3:09 AM, Colossus said:

Owing an ugly truck like the 2020 isn't something to be proud of, but I guess as long as you are happy.  Yes, it can be normal, as the gas pedal is essentially an electronic switch which relays info to the throttle positioning sensor.. or something like that.  If the click is annoying though it shouldn't be that loud... Maybe go sit in a few other new trucks on the lot and see if they do it as well? 

With such a warm welcome, it's no wonder he hasn't posted again.

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1 hour ago, RyMiller said:

Did you ever find the issue? I’m having the same problem 

I have owned a 2021 and 2023 Trail Boss Custom, both with the 5.3 and I never heard any clicking while pressing on the gas pedal. Maybe you need a shot of oil down there. 

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15 Z71 Senior Enthusiast

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My 2015 Sierra did this. At the time it was still under warranty.  I believe they replaced the gas pedal and that seem to fix it.

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