Issue ID | 1443186 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11065668 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | ACADIA |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 01/10/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving 45 mph, the throttle malfunctioned and the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning on more than one occasion. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 95 mph. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down by depressing the brake pedal with both feet. Bessette motors in carrington, north dakota was made aware of the failure and replaced the throttle body, but the failure recurred. In addition, the pedal positioning sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The vin was not available. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SYKESTON, ND |
VIN pattern | 1GKLVMED9AJXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 02/12/13 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BESSETTE MOTORS IN CARRINGTON |
Dealer's telephone number | 701-652-2955 |
Dealer's city | CARRINGTON |
Dealer's state code | ND |
Dealer's ZIP code | 58421 |