1997 Chevy Lumina Not Sure

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SANKRE
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I warm up the car for a few minutes, but it still goes very slow. I can step on the gas pedal all the way down, but it will not go.

Also, sometimes I will be stopped at a light or stop sign and the car is still in drive and foot on the brake. When it is time to go the car will not move when I step on the gas. I have to put the car in park then drive again.
Sep 29, 2008 at 1:38 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Does the engine rev freely in neutral?

You will need to take it to a reputable shop and first have the CAT backpressure tested. A clogged CAT can cause severe drivability problems.

Otherwise, it could be engine related (crank sensor), transmission related, or driveline (binding brakes).
Oct 2, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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