2000 Chevy Tahoe Tahoe Sputters

150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOOKWORM23
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When I start my Tahoe the engine will like sputter. Sometimes it will die out other times it will not. Once I get started it drives fine. Other than when I will come to a stop sometimes it will just die out and the battery light will come on. I normally just put it in Neutral start it back up give it a pump on the gas, apply the brakes and I take off. After driving it for a while it normally run very smoothly. My husband fines that if you turn the A/C's off it doesn't do it as much. I find no difference. I did find that it tended to do it more so when I was low on gas, now it does it when low on gas and when I fill up. My gas gauge also started where it will drop all the way to empty even when it is full. Also after filling up It takes about 5-10 mins for the gas gauge to go from empty to full. I have put it on a machine to see why when it is first started it doesn't idle smoothly it acts like it wants to die down but it does not register anything. I love my tahoe and would love to have it fixed.
Nov 29, 2009 at 2:26 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like there is a problem with the fuel pump. What I need you to do is check fuel pump pressure. Here is how to check it.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

You will need a fuel pressure gauge to check it. Most parts stores will lend or rent one to you. Has the check engine light ever come on?

Joe
Nov 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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