engine trouble codes

186,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MITCHELLBURY
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hello, I have a 99 chevorlet silverado w/ 5.3L V8, extended cab, 4x4.... I have been having issues with the engine surging. It acts almost as if the timing is off just a bit, which shouldnt be possible being its efi and the ecu should take care of any issues like that. It had been running like a dream in the summer. I live in MN and this has gotten worse as the cold sets in. I did get a new throttle position sensor, changed plugs, and other small misc parts(though I dont think that pertains to this). Is there any other areas that might be worth checking? I just had it in the shop and paid $1600 and got nowhere. Any help would surely be appreciated.
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P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1)

P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2)

P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

PO449 Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit

PO507 Idle Air Control (IAC) System RPM Higher Than Expected
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on the codes you have, it sounds like you have a vacuum leak. What did they do for 1600 dollars? Have you checked the intake for vacuum leaks. There were some problems with them from 96 to 99.
Feb 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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