2011 Chevrolet EQUINOX - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Failure Complaint (#b0c533)

2011 Chevrolet EQUINOX

  • Date of Incident: Apr-19, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-23, 2024
  • Failed components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I bought my 2011 equinox new then in 2013 the gas pedal went to the floor and stuck down on a two lane road and i could not control the speed as we react 90 i shut down the vechical took it to the dealership the next day the chevolet co had the dealership dump the on board computer and then down load a new program this worked until the other day we were coming home from taking another couple to there dentist appointments on the way home the gas pedal sucked right to the floor again the speed rose to the 90 we were on a four lane i had cars behinde me but not in front i keep trying to get the foot up i was afraid if i shut it offf we would get rear ended every one was scared i told them what was going on as the speeds keeped increasing trying to hit the brakes to slow some down and taping on the gas pedal i tried prying the pedal up with my foot and after the third attemp it poped up. I call chevolet they said they were not going to do anything about it i told them this is a big safty issue there commet was the vechical is out of warranty and miles i ony have 103k on it and very well maintained with birdnow chevorlet great dealership chevrolet is not taking these gas pedal sticking down serious i read were there are several vechical with this same problem and it will take people getting hurt or killed before something down thank you

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern2CNFLGE5*B6******
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelEquinox
Model Year2011
TrimLTZ (AWD)
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ModelLFW
Engine Displacement (CC)3000
Engine Displacement (CI)183.071
Other Engine InfoSIDI, VVT, E85 MAX, ALUM
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoRoof Side Airbags: All seating rows
Plant Company NameCAMI
Plant CityINGERSOLL
Plant StateONTARIO
Plant CountryCANADA
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