10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,864 miles
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The throttle body assembly malfunctioned and jammed while the consumer's son was driving on the highway which caused unwanted acceleration. The driver put the gear into neutral, secured the emergency brake and turned the ignition off. The failed part remained in the consumer's possession. The rivets on the half moon deflector attached to the lower throttle body butterfly cracked and caused the butterfly to jam open, which kept the vehicle at high speed. The dealer stated the failure was caused by metal fatigue.
- Washington, DC, USA
The metal plate on the throttle body assembly cracked causing my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada to accelerate continuously to a speed of 100 miles per hour. The mechanic described the result as red lining. This occurred while driving on the highway. Breaking only slowed the car down momentarily.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Leased vehicle; while driving and at intersection, when stepped on the accelerator, it accelerated at full speed. Vehicle was involved in one car accident, frontal impact. Dealer contacted and GM contacted, they cannot remedy the problem. Vehicle in shop. Provide further information. *akthe dash brake light indicator would come on when the steering wheel was adjusted, the light also came on intermittently while driving. While making a right turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing loss of control and resulting in the vehicle hitting a center divider in the street *
- Lincoln, NE, USA
- Pensacola, FL, USA