The problem
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed May not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 96V-057 (96V057000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | April 4, 1996 |
| Owners notified | April 11, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 379,004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1995 Chevrolet C10
- 1996 Chevrolet C10
- 1995 Chevrolet C20
- 1996 Chevrolet C20
- 1995 Chevrolet C30
- 1996 Chevrolet C30
- 1995 Chevrolet K10
- 1996 Chevrolet K10
- 1995 Chevrolet K20
- 1996 Chevrolet K20
- 1995 Chevrolet K30
- 1996 Chevrolet K30
- 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1995 GMC C15
- 1996 GMC C15
- 1995 GMC C25
- 1996 GMC C25
- 1995 GMC C35
- 1996 GMC C35
- 1995 GMC Sierra
- 1996 GMC Sierra
- 1995 GMC Suburban
- 1996 GMC Suburban
- 1995 GMC Yukon
- 1996 GMC Yukon
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
- 1996 Chevrolet C10 acceleration problems 1
- 1996 Chevrolet K10 acceleration problems 1
- 1995 Chevrolet Suburban acceleration problems 9
- 1996 Chevrolet Suburban acceleration problems 5
- 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe acceleration problems 4
- 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe acceleration problems 10
- 1995 GMC C15 acceleration problems 2
- 1995 GMC Sierra acceleration problems 8
- 1996 GMC Sierra acceleration problems 12
- 1995 GMC Suburban acceleration problems 2
- 1996 GMC Suburban acceleration problems 7
- 1995 GMC Yukon acceleration problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 96V-057 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 379,004 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.