What are the reasons why the Cruze doesn't accelerate when stepping on the gas pedal?

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SanChristian
07/29/25 8:27pm
The reasons why the Cruze doesn't accelerate when stepping on the gas pedal are: 1. The throttle position sensor is too dirty or the voltage is unbalanced; 2. The car's fuel system is blocked; 3. The gas pedal is blocked by the floor mat. Taking the 2018 Cruze as an example, it belongs to the compact car category, with body dimensions of: length 4666mm, width 1807mm, height 1460mm, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The 2018 Cruze has a front suspension of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension of torsion beam non-independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 114ps, a maximum power of 84kw, and a maximum torque of 146nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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