1998 Chevy Silverado Cold start problem

1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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MIKE GUY
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1998 Chevy Silverado 6 cyl 102,00 miles

I am having a problem starting the truck 1st thing in the morning. I hear the fuel pump turning on and off but I need to turn the truck on several short times before it will take off. I had the fuel filter replaced last week and replaced the gas cap as well. It feels like it is not getting the initial surge of gas to start right up. I replaced fuel pump several years ago and noticed it whined alot. Not sure what the next step is ?
Dec 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds like it may very well be fuel related.

get a fuel pressure check guage. rent it or buy it and check the pressure note when it wont start, and note when it will start.
Sep 2, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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