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1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MULEY3
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1997 chevy k1500 4x4, extreme hesitation when depressing the gas pedal. like no fuel is going through. truck idles fine and starts fine. going slow the vehicle drives.
Mar 24, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
May 28, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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