Engine shuts off and have to wait several minutes before it will start

2003 GMC SIERRA

200,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

WAYNE FAUGHT

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Truck runs for a bit then shuts off, maybe wait 15-20 minutes it starts back up. I replaced crank sensor and it still does it. Should I now replace cam sensor? It's not a fuel problem it gets no spark when this happens. Thanks

Feb 22, 2021 at 12:54 AM

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We should check for codes, but it sounds like the fuel pump is going out. After is has stalled out when you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds? Here are a couple of guides and the fuel pump replaced instructions in the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

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Feb 23, 2021 at 10:31 AM