4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,760 miles

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problem #1

Apr 292006

Spectra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,760 miles
The contact stated while driving over 40 mph on normal road conditions, the engine hesitated but did not stall. Also the engine RPM rapidly increased, while driving 40 mph on city roads or stopped at traffic lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

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