2002 Safari can't climb hills

2002 GMC SAFARI
195,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALDAN
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2002 GMC Safari lacks power going up hills...........Have to run in 3rd gear and some times in 2nd
Jul 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hesitation:

Could be one of the following below -check and test:

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Aug 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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