2000 Chevy Express sputter, stall and shut down after a com

2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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QUEZG
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ive been though problem after problem since i got it a month ago the day after i fixed my universal joints it stalls on me its like im pushin the gas and its losing power the harder i push it doesnt do it all the the time but i would say a good 4 times in a hour it will shut down if i hit the gas too hard when trying to go uphill or even pull off fast what should i try first?
Mar 11, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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Is the check engine light on? You might want to put a fuel pressure gauge on it and drive it in those conditions.
Mar 11, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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QUEZG
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no engine light isnt on
Mar 11, 2010 at 8:31 PM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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Have you checked the fuel pressure yet? Also i would inspect the catalytic convertor if its partially clogged this can cause similiar issues
Mar 16, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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