Is there a problem with the GMC Sierra 1500?
It appears that GM will be repairing the problem and they don’t seem concerned that further harm will be done from driving it in the meantime. If you have safety concerns then pursue the rental with your dealer.
Why does my GMC Sierra stall at 30 mph?
Never threw a service engine light or a code and would readily re start. 2 weeks ago it quit at 30 mph, wouldn’t restart and SES lit up. Code indicated crank positioning sensor. Had it replaced and so far so good. If yours behaves as mine did it could be a while before you get a traceable code. I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic.
Why is my Chevy 4.3 engine still running?
Checking your vehicle’s fluid levels is always a good idea to maintain the overall longevity of the engine. Once you have ruled out all the basics, you can go back to what the Chevy 4.3 engine is known for: bad idle air control valves and throttle control switches.
How long has my Silverado Sierra been running?
We have had it for about 9 mos and put about 7k on it. Last week it started randomly stalling/dying, most times starting right back up. Then it died on my son and wouldn’t start. NO engines popping up. When I got to it I tried to go through the basics of troubleshooting- Turned on key to listen for fuel pump, pump came on.
It appears that GM will be repairing the problem and they don’t seem concerned that further harm will be done from driving it in the meantime. If you have safety concerns then pursue the rental with your dealer.
Checking your vehicle’s fluid levels is always a good idea to maintain the overall longevity of the engine. Once you have ruled out all the basics, you can go back to what the Chevy 4.3 engine is known for: bad idle air control valves and throttle control switches.
How often does the GMC Sierra come out?
Their four generations have appeared every five to seven years: 1999 to 2007, 2007 to 2014, 2014 to 2019, and 2019 to the present. Here’s a look at some of the most common problems the GMC Sierra has had over the years.
What are the symptoms of a Chevy Vortec engine problem?
Symptoms of Failing Idle Control Valve and Throttle Position Sensor 1 Rough idling 2 Engine stalling 3 Hesitation during acceleration 4 Hard shifting and lack of power 5 Lack of accelerator responsiveness 6 P0122 engine code (TPS sensor)