These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there IS excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.