what could cause my vehicle to acclerate on its own

2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE
60,000 MILES
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ROSEBUD021605
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my vehicle is accelerating on its own with out touching gas pedal and its idling high
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks and check idle control valve (IAC)
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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