why when i try to accelerate the rpm's don't go up

1999 GMC SIERRA
131,000 MILES
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LINDSEY.EVA
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Sometimes when i accelerate the rpm on the dash wont go up it kinda stays on 1 and seems like it isn't getting the fuel what could be the problem?
Oct 6, 2012 at 12:36 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH1
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Check the fuel pressure and possibly see how dirty the throttle body is.
Oct 6, 2012 at 12:48 AM
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