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1995 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Fuel pump, Gas pedal.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.

Asked on February 25, 2012

Why does my chevy truck's 350 die if it goes below 2500 rpm?

My 1995 Chevy 1500 4x4 350 automatic will not start unless I pump the gas pedal. If I get it to start, I have to keep my foot on the gas enough to keep 2500+ rpms. If it goes below 2500 rpms the engine shuts down. While it is running it sounds fine, but quits as soon as I release the gas pedal...even if I do it very slowly. My initial thought is the fuel pump, but wouldn't the truck not run at all if it was the fuel pump? I don't have the ability to read a fault code at my house and I can't drive it anywhere to have it done. I need an old fashioned answer. It did start this issue after I ran the gas tank empty.
Avatar Asked by dolphaneerf

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Replied on February 25, 2012

Check the idle air control valve ,EGR valve and TPS sensor-to include a fuel pressure

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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