4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,700 miles

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problem #1

Feb 112004

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 29,700 miles
When vehicle is in gear with foot on the brakes engine will start racing, and vehicle will accelerate on its own. Driver has to shut down engine to stop it from racing.

- Berryville, VA, USA

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