what are some of the causes for vehicle to*****

1999 GMC YUKON
165,000 MILES
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HATTSY
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between 45-50 mph truck****** while going uphill or overpasses
Dec 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light?

What exactly is it doing?
Dec 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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HATTSY
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no engine light When taking off when the truck reaches 45-50 it****** then levels off. when going uphill or over bridges it****** or acts as if getting no fuel
Dec 5, 2011 at 8:31 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.
Dec 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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hattsy, did you get this fixed yet?
Feb 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM
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