Chevrolet Pickup stalling problems

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Electrical · TX

While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Electrical · 33,300 miles · PA

Failure of the distributor cap, twice within 4000 miles. Failure of the original cap at approximately 29,000 miles and the replacement cap at approximately 33,000 miles. Failure caused by crack developing in cap, causing loss of 1 or more cylinders, stalling, rough running, difficulty starting, excessive engine vibration, etc.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · MO

While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled due to a blown fuse. *ak *scc

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

Motor will shut off at various times, at idle or while driving, without warning. Truck is used for trailering horses and heavy equipment and the engine shutting down severely effects braking and steerage and is a serious safety hazard. The truck was repaired by the dealership for fuel injection pump problems at 55812 miles with the pump being replaced. Searching internet and talking to mechanics found that this is a persistent problem with the 6.5l diesel engine with the fault being the pump mounted driver (pmd) sometimes called a fuel solenoid driver (fsd) which gm lists it as part #12562836 and manufactured by stanadyne. This module is mounted on the side of the fuel pump in front of the intake manifold between the heads. It would seem that the intense heat of the engine is causing the electronics in this pmd to break down and fail. Replacing this pmd resolved the stalling problem but I feel if this pmd is not cooled properly, relocated to a cooler location or redesigned the problem will persist and could lead to accidents. There are aftermarket kits available to relocate the pmd but I feel that it should be the manufacturer (gm) to correct the design problem.

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Fuel system, Seats · TX

We bought this pichup new, have had it in the shop many times for the same problem. It stalls on us at any time,they have replaced parts and replaced parts. Each time they say it is either the fuel injection system or a oil leak. They fix it and again it happens. I have notified the manufactory, at one time they extended the warrenty another 1200 miles, but of course the warranty ran out before the truck broke down again. I ask them to at least recall the parts that keep going out or fix the problem and pay at least half of repairs on truck, since it has been doing the same thing over and over since the day we bought the truck. Once a service manager told us that gm was aware of this problem when they put the system on the 1995 trucks, they had the same problem with the 1994 fuel system also. I have almost been rear-ended many times have been in construction areas on highways where there has been no where to pull off. I was passing a car once and it stalled on me, almost got hit head on.please dont tell me to trade it in cause I cant afford to know. The manafacter acted like I just wanted to get my truck fixed free which is not the case. They told me at this time there is nothing they can do. Also the driver seat broke in the brackets that holds it to the floor. I ask them to fix that when it was still under warranty they told me it wasnt covered. So my husband fixed it the best he could. A few years ago a service rep. From the gm was suppose to meet with us at the dealership, there were about 4 or 5 other people that had complains also, anyway to make it short, the rep. Never showed up and always phoned in with an excuse and said I will be there tomorrow, we went back to the dealer for 3 days hoping he would show up but he never did. I just spent another $500.00 on the pickup getting it fixed again. Help us please. I have been trying to do this for 4 yrs now. I had got ahold of your office several yrs ago but dont remember date or number they gave me. Thank you

Filed Jan 19, 2002 · Electrical · LA

Without prior warning or symptoms, after driving over a bumpy road, the multi-stacked positive battery cables (2 terminals stacked with 2 wires each total of four wires) failed to make electrical contact. The complete electrical system failed, including accessories, engine, and lights. Manual steering and manual brakes were used to pull vehicle over to road side. Inspection of the electrical connections showed that there was little to no corrosion. The side-post positive battery bolt was examined and was not found to be loose. However, prying the positive wires (rotating appoximately 30 degrees or more) restored the electrical system. After each of the 7 occurances, I have done the following: replaced the positive side-post bolt, cleaned the copper flat terminals with proper cleaning materials, visualy inspected for debris interference, tightened the terminal bolt, checked for wiring cracks or breaks, and/or checked for fire/heat damage to the cables. An electrical connection problem at the positve battery post should not result in a stalled engine.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Fuel system · MO

While driving about any MPH engine will stall without a prior warning. Then, took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that fuel injector pump had to be replaced.

Filed Feb 24, 2001 · Fuel system · IN

Problem is with injection pump and fuel driver on side of pump. Chevy has extended the warranty, but this is a reoccuring problem for many owners of these trucks. When these parts fail, the truck can stall, and can happen at any speed. My personal truck would stall at low speed, and lose power at high speed. Both very dangerous in traffic. When my warranty runs out in 14000 miles, I will be stuck with the cost of fixing a poor designed part, known to fail. I am currrently looking for another truck because of this hazard. I never know when it might fail, and what the dealer will do to fix it. Last time it took, I believe five, trips before they replaced the injection pump. This is a serious hazard and makes these trucks unsafe. 1000's of owners with this problem. I would like to know if any investigation has ever been done. Thanks

Filed Jul 23, 1998 · Fuel system · DC

Intermittent stalling due to fuel injection pump failure.

Filed Jun 22, 1998 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel pump causes vehicle to stall while driving. Possible cause: faulty fuel pump sending unit.