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What kind of truck stalls at highway speeds?

What kind of truck stalls at highway speeds?

I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic. My truck intermittently stalls while idiling, city speeds and at highway speeds. The idle stall has started in the colder months ( I live in Canada). I can start the engine right away and it runs perfectly until the next time it stalls.

What causes a Chevy Silverado to stall at low speeds?

You might have a bad IAC valve. (idle air control valve) The PCM retracts the pintle in the valve constantly to maintain desired rpm idle, and rpm at low speeds. Its a 4 wire valve bolted on to the throttle body. If its a mechanical problem with the spring or pintle in the valve, it will not set a code for the IAC. If you decide to replace it.

Why does my Chevy 1500 die after idle time?

WHEN YOU LET THE MOTOR WARM UP IT WILL JUST DIE OUT AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES IDLE TIME BUT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP THEN DIE AGAIN MAYBE 2 MINUTES LATER. IF I PUT IT RIGHT IN DRIVE AND GO IT WILL RUN FIND UNTIL I HAVE TO STOP THEN IT WILL DIE OUT AGAIN.

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.

When does a truck stall when it gets warm?

Q: Hesitation/stalling when engine gets warm. Hesitation/stalling when engine gets warm, Usually first it hesitates but it tents to take about an hour of driving before it starts hesitating. Once it starts it will not stop anytime the truck needs more power to go up a hill or to pick up speed.

What happens when engine gets up to temp?

Truck runs great cold when it gets up to temp the power decreases greatly. new fuel pump, new fuel filter, new air filter has been hooked up to two different computers and it’s showing no codes at all. New muffler and dual pipes,the old ones were bad. im at a loss and so are my mechanics

What causes a car to stall at idle?

Once the engine is warmed up to near the half mark on the temp gauge in the dash the car will stall or try to stall if idling for one minute to five minutes. The rpm’s will drop to 500-800, engine will shake, and either stall out or surge up to 1300 rpm’s before going back down to 1000.

Why does my truck stall at a light?

Once it starts it will not stop anytime the truck needs more power to go up a hill or to pick up speed. Eventually the more its driven the engine will ether stall while driving or stall when stopped at a light.

I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic. My truck intermittently stalls while idiling, city speeds and at highway speeds. The idle stall has started in the colder months ( I live in Canada). I can start the engine right away and it runs perfectly until the next time it stalls.

What kind of truck has no cel on?

One of my work trucks is 06 c5500 8.1L vortec its not showing any codes or no CEL is on and it starts and idles fine.

What to do if your GMC Sierra stall?

If its a mechanical problem with the spring or pintle in the valve, it will not set a code for the IAC. If you decide to replace it. Your PCM will have to go through the relearn. Another words, it may take up to 5 miles of driving or 15 minuts for the idle to stop fluctuating. Good luck

Is it dangerous to back up a truck?

Vehicle backing is particularly dangerous in workplace settings. Large vehicles, such as semi-trucks, construction vehicles, and vehicles equipped with trailers, present more severe backing hazards. These vehicles have significantly larger blind spots than standard vehicles and, if hauling a trailer, pivot in the opposite direction when backing.

What causes a car to stall and stall again?

A battery terminal cleaner is made specifically for this purpose and makes the job easier. Check to make sure your spark plug wires or ignition coils are seated properly on each of the spark plugs. A detached or malfunctioning spark plug wire will cause misfires and often a stall as the engine struggles to stay running on fewer cylinders.

Are there any safety facts about vehicle backing?

Vehicle Backing Safety FactSheet. HS04-018B (9-07) According to the National Safety Council, one out of four vehicle accidents can be blamed on poor backing techniques. Backing accidents cause 500 deaths and 15,000 injuries per year. The use of safe vehicle backing tips by employers and employees can help prevent accidents while on the job.

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