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i have same problem--some say need to take it to dealer to get it scanned for codes---could be a cracked intake vacumm hose??---=but it is dangerous

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Q: Why does my cavalier engine revs by itself and drives like I am flooring it when I don't have my foot on the gas pedal?
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