2000 Chevy Silverado Hesitation Off-idle

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
117,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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QUAGMIRE86
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I've had my truck into a mechanic twice now and still have the same problem. I have a pronounced hesitation/backfire from "Off-idle" until it goes into second gear. It doesn't do it everytime, but mostly when engine is cold (sometimes when engine is hot too). I've replaced the fuel pump/sending unit, filter, fuel regulator, plugs, wires, ECT sensor and I have tested all the other sensor's continuity and voltages (except the O2 sensors) and they were within limits. If I rev the engine quickly, I can hear a vacuum/sucking sound that seems to be right near the MAP sensor (using a vinyl hose at my ear). The rubber collar around the MAP sensor is intact, so I don't know what the problem could be.
Sep 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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QUAGMIRE86
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***Update****

Problem solved...it was the MAF (Mass Air Flow sensor). Yeah.... :)
Sep 18, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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