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jeffloth · 05-10-2016, 10:16 AM

I have a 1994 Camero Z28 that I drive only in summer here in Wisconsin. I let it sit on blocks for the winter. A few years ago towards the end of summer I noticed that it was having some issues that forced me to take it off the road.
Once warmed up, the gas pedal would just drive itself towards the ground and red line. I don't remember it doing this while driving so much as at idle it would happen most often. The car would lunge forward to the point the brakes could not hold me from almost hitting the person in front of me.
I want to take to a Chevy dealer, but was curious what any of you might think my issue is?
Any ideas for what to look for? Has anyone else had this type of problem?

EZurcher · 05-10-2016, 10:59 AM

If it has cruise, I would look at the cruise control. It's the only thing I can think of that can do that. There should be a speed sensor that prevents engagement below 20 mph or so. Sounds like it's trying to resume a previously remembered speed. You may want to disconnect it entirely and see if the problem still occurs.

The Patriot · 05-10-2016, 11:06 AM

I had that happen a few times on a '90 Jeep Cherokee Limited that was my DD when I owned one of my Vettes. Scared the shit out of me, like you said, the brakes didn't hold it every time and I had to shut it off. When it happened in winter and nearly caused me to ram through an intersection that Jeep went bye-bye!

05-10-2016, 10:16 AM	#1
jeffloth Drives: 1994 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2	My 1994 Camero Z28 sporadically floors itself I have a 1994 Camero Z28 that I drive only in summer here in Wisconsin. I let it sit on blocks for the winter. A few years ago towards the end of summer I noticed that it was having some issues that forced me to take it off the road. Once warmed up, the gas pedal would just drive itself towards the ground and red line. I don't remember it doing this while driving so much as at idle it would happen most often. The car would lunge forward to the point the brakes could not hold me from almost hitting the person in front of me. I want to take to a Chevy dealer, but was curious what any of you might think my issue is? Any ideas for what to look for? Has anyone else had this type of problem?

05-10-2016, 11:06 AM	#3
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	I had that happen a few times on a '90 Jeep Cherokee Limited that was my DD when I owned one of my Vettes. Scared the shit out of me, like you said, the brakes didn't hold it every time and I had to shut it off. When it happened in winter and nearly caused me to ram through an intersection that Jeep went bye-bye! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

05-10-2016, 10:59 AM	#2
EZurcher Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 85	If it has cruise, I would look at the cruise control. It's the only thing I can think of that can do that. There should be a speed sensor that prevents engagement below 20 mph or so. Sounds like it's trying to resume a previously remembered speed. You may want to disconnect it entirely and see if the problem still occurs.