keeps cranking when starting

Here is the TSB on this issue. However as you state this only happens after you fuel up would make me want to check the EVAP purge solenoid on the engine for proper operation.


INFORMATION
Subject:
Starter Cranks After Key Is Released (Normal Condition)

Models:
2003-2008 Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)
2003-2008 HUMMER H2, H3
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X

Attention: This bulletin ONLY applies to vehicles with PCM/ECM controlled starters.

Some customers may comment that the engine starter will continue to run after the key is released.

For the 2003 through 2008 model years, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the starter relay based on input from the key switch. When the ignition switch is held in the start position for 0.4 seconds, the PCM/ECM start timer is activated. Once the start timer is activated, the PCM/ECM will continue to crank the starter until either the engine starts or a no start time limit is reached.

Occasionally, the fuel pump module will take one or two seconds to build fuel pressure. Often this will occur after the vehicle sits overnight. During some vehicle starts, the customer may release the ignition switch key before the engine actually starts. When this occurs, the engine will then continue to crank until the engine starts or the no start time limit is reached.

This is a normal condition and no repairs should be attempted for this condition.

I have a 1999 K1500 truck that is having a very odd problem. Last week, I was on the road and stopped to get gas. When I turned off the ignition key, the truck continued to run, but all of the dash lights went off and the Check Engine light came on. Also, once the ignition key was off, the truck was idling so low that I could hardly tell it was running. When I went to turn the ignition back on, the check engine light went off and the AC blower fan came back on. In addition to the truck still running when the key is off and out of the ignition, I also lost all of my trailer lights and parking lights. My turn signals, brake lights, and hazzard lights still function properly. My first thought on this problem was that a relay is hanging up; however, I am not sure where to even start looking for which relay it might be. Any help would be sincerely appreciated.

Sorry for the late reply.

I'd have to check primary voltage at the ignition coil. There shouldn't be any primary voltage at the coil with key off, if there is voltage, either something wrong with ignition switch or that circuit is shorted to voltage, somewhere.

Another thought is it might be dieseling caused by high cylinder compression or maybe a hotspot in the cylinder. Usually with dieseling, the idle is rough.