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2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	742099
Internal NHTSA #	10287491
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	SILVERADO
Model Year	2008
File date	16/08/09
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Ltr re problems he having with his 2008 chevorlet silverado 3500 in which he says presents a significant life safety issue; he would like an investigation to be conducted. nj while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to increase in speed with no action from the consumer. The consumer attempted to apply the brake, but soon the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and smoke started emanating from under the hood. The consumer was able to steer the vehicle into the emergency lane and turned off the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however after a diagnoses, no codes were found to determine the rapid acceleration. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	LOUISVILLE, KY
VIN pattern	1GCJK33628FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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Dealer's name	CHAMPIONS CHEVROLET
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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