IT MAY BE SOME CARBON BUILD-UP IN THE THROTTLE BODY. Take the air cleaner off and you will see the flapper on the throttle body. Take some GUMOUT carb/throttle cleaner and spray it in and around this area and it helps to use a clean rag on it too. This should solve the problem I hope this helps you. Mark
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The pedal needs to be greased with good ole WD-40 where the pedal goes into the firewall.
Have had this happen periodically in my
If the gas pedal is sticking on a 1980 Chevy, it is possible that the cable is wearing out. Check for slack in the cable. There could also be dirt on the pedal itself that is causing it to stick.
It is when after you step on the gas pedal and then let off, the pedal does not return to normal position. The result is extremely unexpected and dangerous.
2001 Malibu's have a sealed transmission. They don't have a dip stick.
the switch is on top back side of brake pedal.
They are being recalled and fixed!!!! Contact the dealer (Toyota?) and see if your model is affected .
Turn the ignition key to the on position (don't start ) and then depress the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.
Occasionally the gas pedal will have some resistance when you press it. You could check and lube gas pedal, gas cable, and throttle itself.
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is a gas-powered vehicle.