The engine RPM surges without pushing the gas. The engine will gradually propel the vehicle to around 50-60 mph with no mechanical movement of the gas pedal. This happens about every day or two. Have to put the car in neutral or firmly press the brakes to get the velocity down. The car is in motion and stationary when this happens. It happens sporadically. Changing all types of parts and still no resolution. I also see alot of the same issues on line with other owners of this vehicle.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, he approached a stop sign and with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged and then accelerated. The engine rpms increased rapidly during the failure. The vehicle decelerated after repeated attempts to apply the brakes. The unexpected acceleration was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle position sensor was replaced, the fuel system was flushed, and the throttle body cleaned and the cruise control cable was disabled. The failure recurred after the repairs were performed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact was traveling 40 mph when the vehicle accelerated after the accelerator pedal was no longer being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,600 and the current mileage was 107,000.

- Fife Lake, MI, USA

Engine raced up to 70 mph, and consumer had to hold the brake pedal down to stop the engine from racing. Dealer was not able to resolve the problem.

- Lakewood, OH, USA