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What kind of problem does my Chevy Express have?

What kind of problem does my Chevy Express have?

My 02 Express, 4.3 V6 Vortec is doing the same thing. Sometimes runs for days, sometimes when sitting at the lights it stalls, then wont re start. If you wait for 10 minutes or so, starts right up and drives great. Maybe 3 hours latter, same thing. Computer shows no codes or errors.

Why does my Chevy Express stall every day?

But the stall was back the next day and happens just about every day, normally occurs after the van has been driven somewhere and sits for a while, then driven again. After stalling, it generally starts right back up. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Don I have a 2001 Express that cranks fine in the morning.

How often does a GMC Savana stall on the road?

GM Dealer has no idea as they can’t get the van to stall on the road test. Sometimes runs for 3 or 4 days. Sometimes stalls 3-4 times a day. Dosnt matter if its raining, cold, sunny, snow makes no difference. Fustrating as hell.

My 02 Express, 4.3 V6 Vortec is doing the same thing. Sometimes runs for days, sometimes when sitting at the lights it stalls, then wont re start. If you wait for 10 minutes or so, starts right up and drives great. Maybe 3 hours latter, same thing. Computer shows no codes or errors.

But the stall was back the next day and happens just about every day, normally occurs after the van has been driven somewhere and sits for a while, then driven again. After stalling, it generally starts right back up. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Don I have a 2001 Express that cranks fine in the morning.

GM Dealer has no idea as they can’t get the van to stall on the road test. Sometimes runs for 3 or 4 days. Sometimes stalls 3-4 times a day. Dosnt matter if its raining, cold, sunny, snow makes no difference. Fustrating as hell.

How to get code reader for Chevy Express?

If you have a Autozone near by you can stop by and borrow their code reader. They loan it out for free to anyone. This way you don’t have to get your van tow and you would be able to get the code for your mechanic. Lately I have been having similar problem with my 1998 Express 2500.

Why does my van quit when I start it?

Go to start the van and if fires up for about one second then quits. Try and try it will not start. Dealer at first said it was the fuel pump. Replaced it. Months later still doing the same thing. It like the security system is telling the car not to start. After I let the van sit (1/2 hour to overnight) the van starts right up.

What to do if your Chevy Express won’t start?

It sounds like it’s trying to start but won’t. The key only comes out in vans that are equipped with the V.A.S.T system. Weirdly banging on the dash sometimes works too. If it does not try to start for a second and then die, replace the cap and rotor. This video is about an issue involving the disabling of the fuel pump for security. Loading…

Why does my GMC Savana Van not start?

Lately I have had this problem: Go to start the van and if fires up for about one second then quits. Try and try it will not start. Dealer at first said it was the fuel pump. Replaced it. Months later still doing the same thing.

What to do if your Chevy Express stalls?

I have a 2002 Chevy Express that regularly stalls. I’ve had the fuel filter replaced. When the stall continued, I took it to the home of a mechanic that the salesman recommended. He put a scanner on it. Did notice that there was a low reading on the Camshaft sensor.

If you have a Autozone near by you can stop by and borrow their code reader. They loan it out for free to anyone. This way you don’t have to get your van tow and you would be able to get the code for your mechanic. Lately I have been having similar problem with my 1998 Express 2500.

Lately I have had this problem: Go to start the van and if fires up for about one second then quits. Try and try it will not start. Dealer at first said it was the fuel pump. Replaced it. Months later still doing the same thing.

Is the Chevy Savana running out of fuel?

It ran fine for some time after that, but then would begin to cut out, acting somewhat like it was running out of fuel. If you shut down for an hour or so, you could sometimes drive 100 miles before it would hesitate again. Often I could use it for short trips for days with no problems whatsoever.

What are the trouble codes on a Chevy Express?

Two of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Express are P0174 and P0171. Both of these codes reference a number that is given to you when you plug your van into a OBDII scanner. P0171 and P0174 occur when the air/fuel mixture on the van gets too lean.

It ran fine for some time after that, but then would begin to cut out, acting somewhat like it was running out of fuel. If you shut down for an hour or so, you could sometimes drive 100 miles before it would hesitate again. Often I could use it for short trips for days with no problems whatsoever.

What causes a GM truck to lose power?

If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body. While not common, this issue can interfere with your engine function and cause your vehicle to lose power anywhere from once in a while to several times in a day.

What makes a 2000 Chevy 4.3 truck not start?

7,686 satisfied customers 2000 Chevy 4.3 truck start won’t start runs little rough 2000 Chevy 4.3 truck start won’t start runs little rough fuel pump new think it’s fuel pressure regulater …  read more Roy Belding 7,686 satisfied customers

How to troubleshoot a Chevy 4.3 engine?

1 Common Problems. A common complaint with the Chevy 4.3 engine is that it doesn’t idle well, it’s loud and makes awkward noises. 2 Idle Air Control Valve and Throttle Conrtol Switch. Open up the hood and look at all the wires, spark plugs, tubes, vacuum lines and valves. 3 Check Your Oil. 4 Vehicle Fuilds. …

What causes a truck to shut off and then start up again?

Answer: This could be a problem of a failing fuel pump. This is pretty common on this truck. Normally this would cause the truck to sort of stumble before it stalls. If it just instantly shuts off like you are turning the key off, then it may be a problem in the ignition switch in the steering column, or an ignition control module.

Why does my Chevy Express van not start?

Lately I have had this problem: Go to start the van and if fires up for about one second then quits. Try and try it will not start. Dealer at first said it was the fuel pump. Replaced it. Months later still doing the same thing. It like the security system is telling the car not to start.

7,686 satisfied customers 2000 Chevy 4.3 truck start won’t start runs little rough 2000 Chevy 4.3 truck start won’t start runs little rough fuel pump new think it’s fuel pressure regulater …  read more Roy Belding 7,686 satisfied customers

1 Common Problems. A common complaint with the Chevy 4.3 engine is that it doesn’t idle well, it’s loud and makes awkward noises. 2 Idle Air Control Valve and Throttle Conrtol Switch. Open up the hood and look at all the wires, spark plugs, tubes, vacuum lines and valves. 3 Check Your Oil. 4 Vehicle Fuilds.

I have a 2002 Chevy Express that regularly stalls. I’ve had the fuel filter replaced. When the stall continued, I took it to the home of a mechanic that the salesman recommended. He put a scanner on it. Did notice that there was a low reading on the Camshaft sensor.

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 does my 1996 Express van not start?

Hoping it is not the fuel filter, car seems to run OK once it has started. took the 1996 express van back to the mechanic and we put the computer that reads codes on it. It only said egr as a code. This van starts when cold but not on the first crank, maybe the second or third and only if the engine is cold.

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