Can a Chevy Suburban stall at any time?

Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Suburban, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner.

Why does my Chevy Suburban not start after 10 hours?

It’s possible that a mechanic might replace the fuel pump in the tank without cleaning out the fuel tank and fixing the problem. This doesn’t explain why the car won’t start after sitting 10 hours with less than a half tank of fuel and will start if the tank is banged on the bottom.

Why does my Chevy Suburban die while driving?

This “behavior” has happened just after it is started, it happens after it’s been running for 20 + minutes without any prior problem, there is no rhyme or reason to it. I can start it and it will run in the driveway for 30 minutes with no problems or I can start it on another day and it wont stay running! It isn’t the fuel pump, or the battery.

Where is the throttle position sensor on a Chevy Suburban?

Your Chevy Suburban uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.

Why does my Chevy Suburban stall all the time?

One of the most common issues your Chevy Suburban is likely to develop is a stalling problem. The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place. Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen.

Can a stalling engine be intermittent driveability?

Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what’s happening and when it happens.

What happens if my Chevy Suburban fuel pump goes bad?

If your Chevy Suburban’s fuel pump goes bad, no fuel (or not enough fuel depending on whether or not it’s out all the way) can enter the engine. Without gas your Suburban will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel pump revolve around the vehicle stalling out or not running at all.

When did my Chevy Suburban start stalling out?

We purchased it from a Chevy dealership back in 2002. It was a GM buy-back, for the same reasons it’s now having. NO DTC’s, NO CEL. Having a problem with stalling. It usually happens after backing out of parking areas when vehical returns to idle while shifting from reverse to drive.

Are there any used Chevy Suburbans for sale?

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What kind of engine does a Chevy Suburban have?

My 1999 454 7.4 liter suburban LT turns over several times when cold before spluttering into life ( it then nees a bit of gas) and Idles roughly. i think it may have a slight missfire. is this a common problem.

Why does my 2002 Chev suburban vibrate when idle?

My 2002 Chev Suburban has a slight tremor or vibration when it is idle or at a red light. I have replaced the plugs, and added gas treatment, but it still vibrates. It noticed it right after a fillup with 87 octane gas, and wonder if it is a gasoline issue.It has 52k miles on it, and otherwise runs great.

Why is my Check Engine light on after installing fuel injection?

Most of the problems encountered while installing your fuel injection system or after a time of operation are very simple. If your check engine light is on you more than likely have a hard fault meaning something is grounded out, unplugged, operating out of range or has gone bad.

Why is my TBI fuel injection light on?

Troubleshooting your TBI Fuel Injection System Most of the problems encountered while installing your fuel injection system or after a time of operation are very simple. If your check engine light is on you more than likely have a hard fault meaning something is grounded out, unplugged, operating out of range or has gone bad.

Why does my Chevy Suburban stop while driving?

Battery is fine because all power still works. After waiting ten minutes or so will start again only to drive a few miles and engine stops again. Any clue? I am working on a 95 with a 5.7 engine.

Can a Chevy Suburban LT die while driving?

I have a 2003 Suburban LT and it has started to die while driving and the Air Conditioner stops blowing cold air and the air gets hot as if the A/C weren’t on. I have replaced the battery and have had the alternator checked, it’s not the battery or the alternator, does someone know what it might be?

What causes a Chevy Suburban to slow down?

Stumbling and poor idle can be caused by air or fuel starvation so make sure that those filters are OK. I think that my own problem is caused by dirt in the fuel tank plugging up the fuel intake screen.

Can a Chevy Suburban shut off while driving?

It is very noticable while in overdrive going up a small hill. It feels like the motor shuts off for a split second then goes again. It will do this only when the gas pedal is pressed to gain speed at a slow rate. I have also noticed this stutter while stopped at a red light but it is not very obvious.

What happens when I put the car in reverse?

Put the car in reverse holding the brake the car stalls, if I go into neutral or drive it works fine. If I put the car in reverse not holding the brake it shifts rough but doesn’t stall. I have not driven the car at speeds higher than 35mph, so not sure of the other gears.

What’s the idle RPM on my Chevy Suburban?

My 1997 Chevy Suburban (5.7) is acting up on me. When I start it up the RPM and idle seem fine. As I let it sit for a couple of seconds the RPM’s slowly begin to drop until they finally bottom out at about 1K. As soon as I put it into Reverse/Drive etc. the RPM’s drop below that mark and it struggles to stay running.

What’s the problem with my 1997 Chevy Silverado?

I have a 1997 chevy 1500 siverado with a 5.7 vortec that has been having a problem for about 6 months now. The truck starts, idles, and revs normally and when accellarating slowly everything works just fine, but once you get past half throttle it falls on its face and acts like it has a clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump.

Is there a removable chip on a 1997 Chevy Silverado?

There is no removable chip on a ’97 PCM. The computer can be reflashed (reprogrammed) with updated software if you have the equipment. Generally, a reflash will not rectify a situation that arose so late in the truck’s life.

Can a bad solenoid be a sign of a bad starter?

Intermittent operation can be a sign of a failing starter solenoid. Other issues that present like a bad solenoid. Problems that might cause your car to act like it has a bad starter solenoid can include: Bad battery – If the battery voltage is low it will be unable to provide enough power to start your engine.

What causes a car to act like it has a bad starter?

Problems that might cause your car to act like it has a bad starter solenoid can include: Bad battery – If the battery voltage is low it will be unable to provide enough power to start your engine. Blown fuse – Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one.

Can a blown fuse cause a starter to not start?

Blown fuse – Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. A blown fuse in the starter circuit could be the cause of a no-start problem. Broken or corroded wiring – Damaged or dirty wires to the battery or to the starter solenoid (or wires that are loose) can prevent sufficient power from reaching the starter.