Sputter misfire

Tiny
CHRIS1974AAAA
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
About a month ago started a sputter between 60-65 no other problems or anything figured it was bad gas.
Today put fuel cleaner in and stutter from 40-65 for seventy miles home, only when you push lightly on gas pedal, not when you push hard, not at lower speeds, no rpm above 2000.
No noise or anything from transmission.
Suggestions?
Friday, July 7th, 2017 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Check engine light on? I would start by cleaning the throttle body and verifying that the TPS is Okay. GM has an issue with the throttle body getting dirty and causing issues. I would also check the MAF sensor as dirt on it can cause issues.
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Friday, July 7th, 2017 AT 9:57 PM
Tiny
CHRIS1974AAAA
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Can you clean the TPS/throttle body or just replace? Clean would be the first choice but how will you know if it needs replaced?
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 5:24 AM
Tiny
CHRIS1974AAAA
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Codes come up 02 sensor, steering sensor, and gas cap.
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 7:20 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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What are the exact codes?
Yes you can clean the throttle body, just use a throttle body spray to clean the crud.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service

You do not have to remove the throttle body to clean it.
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 8:03 AM

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