{"id":101221,"date":"2024-02-07T20:24:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=101221"},"modified":"2024-07-15T20:56:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T03:56:31","slug":"heres-why-you-feel-a-vibration-in-your-gas-pedal-when-accelerating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-feel-a-vibration-in-your-gas-pedal-when-accelerating\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Why You Feel a Vibration When Accelerating (Gas Pedal)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_627f1d-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_627f1d-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_627f1d-e5 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-91a808  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-566679\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_957a29-43\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_957a29-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_957a29-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_957a29-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_957a29-43 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_957a29-43\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are many explanations as to why you might feel vibrations in your gas pedal when you accelerate, each revolving around malfunctioning parts.<\/li><li>Faulty spark plugs, malfunctioning CV joints, seized brake calipers, imbalanced tires, and worn-out bearings can cause the gas pedal to vibrate when you step on it. Usually, though, these things will react with other things besides the gas pedal.<\/li><li>The best way to prevent your gas pedal from vibrating when you accelerate is to avoid driving at full throttle, clean and maintain your vehicle regularly, and have professionals inspect it often.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>As far as vehicular problems go, dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accelerator-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gas pedal\">gas pedal<\/a> that vibrates when you accelerate isn&rsquo;t so bad. You can still definitely drive your vehicle from point A to point B if the gas pedal vibrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can disregard the issue. Feeling excessive vibrations when you step on your gas pedal could point to an issue that&rsquo;s expensive to repair when left unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issues That Can Cause a Vibration in the Gas Pedal During Acceleration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s never a good sign when a vehicle&rsquo;s parts start doing things they shouldn&rsquo;t. While a vibrating gas pedal might not be as serious a problem as, say, an overheating engine, it&rsquo;s still an indicator there&rsquo;s something wrong with your daily driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-engine-braking-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c\"><style> .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c:active, .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uf5d98747319f396c3765eb8ce53dba2c:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What Is Engine Braking and How Does It Work?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car pedals pressed\" class=\"wp-image-101222\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/car-pedals-pressed.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Feeling excessive vibrations when you step on your gas pedal could point to an issue that&rsquo;s expensive to repair when left unresolved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the possible explanations as to why your gas pedal vibrates when you accelerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Spark Plugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Worn-out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plugs\">spark plugs<\/a> can cause a wide variety of problems, such as rough idling and engine misfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning CV Joints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When outer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cv-joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CV joints\">CV joints<\/a> begin to wear significantly, the tracks where the balls run will develop dimples that will cause the CV joints to pop during turns. Inner CV joints, which are supposed to plunge with suspension angle changes, can cause the entire drive train to vibrate in some cases and the vibration may change with throttle angle and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seized Brake Calipers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake caliper\">brake caliper<\/a> is the part that applies pressure to the brake pads that pinch the brake rotor when you apply brake pressure. The brake rotor is directly mounted between the rotating hub and the wheel to stop the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caliper piston has a square sealing ring that distorts when the piston applies the brakes, and the square cut ring naturally returns to its original shape, acting as a spring to help the piston retract when the brakes are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some caliper pistons are steel and some are composite material, while the caliper housing may be aluminum or steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the brake fluid contains enough water (brake fluid absorbs water), steel pistons can seize in their calipers and fail to release so that the brake on the wheel with that caliper is always applied, which tremendously heats the brake rotor and causes it to warp and even crack, and as the rotor changes shape, pulsations can be felt while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire Imbalance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tires are unbalanced, you might feel vibrations in your steering wheel and seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have to deal with other problems too, such as poor handling and stability, uneven &nbsp;and accelerated tire wear, and loud noises when driving.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4b6564-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4b6564-0b > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nSome tires never need to be rebalanced after they are originally mounted. Others may need balancing periodically. \n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2108-code-throttle-actuator-control-module-performance\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d\"><style> .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d:active, .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u5983c09b27afe8bd484c7c4418727a1d:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P2108 Code: Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tires can go out of balance due to various factors and conditions, such as uneven weight distribution, improper tire installation, inconsistent tire wear, and bad driving habits. The simplest solution would be to replace your vehicle&rsquo;s tires completely or in pairs to make sure all of them wear evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn-Out Input Shaft Bearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/input-shaft-bearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"input shaft bearing\">input shaft bearing<\/a> on a manual transmission is compromised by brinelling wear or if the transmission is low on transmission oil, the transmission will be noisy in every gear except the direct drive gear (usually fourth gear). 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