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Previous car - Chevy Cruze 2013 LT, brake pedal higher than gas pedal (closer to the body) by 3-4 cm.

New car - Chevy Cruze Premier RS 2017, brake pedal higher than gas pedal by about 6.5 cm.

This is the first time I ever became aware of the difference in height between the two pedals because it requires an exaggerated leg movement to go from the gas to the brake pedal.

This makes it tiring on the leg during city driving and I believe more dangerous because it increases the reaction time in case of a sudden braking situation.

I called the dealer to ask about this and they said it is by design and they can't do anything about it. I even had an online chat with a GM guy who said check with the dealer - he wasn't impressed by the increased danger and potential liability on GMs part if this is proven to be faulty design.

I alleviated the issue by adding a few layers of padding on top of the gas pedal, but I'm wondering if there is a specific reason for this higher difference. I personally can't think of any advantage, just negatives. Is it maybe specific to sportier cars? And if so, why?

Ady
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I drive Chrysler 300's. After my 2015 that had adjustable peddles my 2019 did not and the fuel peddle was way too far down. About 2 inches different. I had to make a spacer block and have noticed my F150 is similar. I was curious if the standard changed? It is pretty dangerous to have to lift your foot so far to brake so now I drive with two feet and my spacer. I was at breakfast with a friend that designs electronics for automotive and he too added a spacer to his fuel peddle on his Ford Ranger?Fuel pedal spacer block

Michael Richardson
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