Chevrolet Recall 95V-201: Vehicle speed control

Affected: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. Filed with NHTSA on October 23, 1995, covering about 360 vehicles.

The problem

The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable.

The risk

If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign95V-201 (95V201000)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentVehicle speed control
Report dateOctober 23, 1995
Owners notifiedOctober 19, 1995
Vehicles affected360
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 95V-201 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 360 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.