10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,338 miles

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problem #4

Jul 052005

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,350 miles
Over the past several months I have been noticing that my engine "revs" as I try to stop.the problem is intermitent but seems to be occurring more often. I had the dealer check it out-the 1st time I believe they just did a test drive and said they could find nothing wrong. About 1 1/2 months later it happened again and I bumped into a security gate at work. As I approached the closed gate I had my foot on the brake as I "eased" up to the card reader to open the gate, all of a sudden the engine started to rev and car inched forward as I tried to apply more brake effort. After a few seconds the idle returned to normal. I took the car back to the dealer 2 days later and paid for a computer diagnostic-again nothing was found and I was told it could be almost anything, and they had no suggestions on what to do. They told me they could replace "random" parts but it would cost alot of money to do so. I am not positive but this happened to me at least 4 times. The car revs for a few seconds as I brake to stop and then returns to normal idle.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #3

Jan 011997

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together. When applying brakes consumer will also step on gas pedal, causing vehicle to accelerate. Contacted dealer.

- Annandale, VA, USA

problem #2

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While stopping at a light and when depressing gas pedal vehicle stalled. Also, gas pedal was stuck. Please provide further informaiton.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 011999

Sable

  • miles
Idle speed (RPM) has been steadly increasing up to 2500rpm, my wheels slide during braking pulling into my garage with engine racing. Throttle is sticking.

- Quitman, AR, USA