3.9
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 31,008 miles
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The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. While approaching a stop sign at 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 45 mph without warning. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to betten baker Buick (2901 28th street, grandville, Michigan 49418, (616) 530-9191) where a diagnostic test was performed, but was unable to locate a failure code. However, the dealer found that the throttle body was sticking along with carbon build up. The throttle body and sensor were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and provided the contact with case number: 84363184708. The failure mileage was 46,017.
- Grandville, MI, USA
- Burbank, IL, USA