Issue ID | 1725443 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396741 |
Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 12/01/21 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I entered a grocery store parking lot and drove to the far end to park. As i was pulling into a spot and slowed to about 2 or 3 miles an hour to stop the vehicle and exit the car it suddenly took off at a very fast speed. I could not stop it using the brakes. The car went up and over a grassy island that had about a foot of frozen snow(ice) on it. The car flew off the island and continued at this high speed heading toward a hill. As this was happening i was trying to stop the car using the brake to no avail. By the grace of god the car stopped about ten feet before slamming into the hill. A tow truck was called and the car was taken to our mechanic. Upon completion of the repairs needed to the items damaged under the car i am able to drive it again. The mechanic's invoice reads run away car and lists these repairs: throttle body and /or gasket--remove and replace & clean - 1. 4l eng. Turbocharger, accelerator pedal - remove and replace - accelerator foot pedal. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PC5SB1E7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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