While driving it starts surging?

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
240,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GUT WRENCH
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When it's idling it's okay, you go to drive it starts surging.
Oct 11, 2022 at 3:11 AM
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GUT WRENCH
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It's a 2000 not 2009.
Oct 11, 2022 at 3:16 AM
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When the truck surges it usually means the fuel filter is clogged. here is a guide to help walk you through the steps with instructions in the images below to show you how on your car.

Also, here is a video to show you as well:

https://youtu.be/cMa2bp4jbNU

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

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Oct 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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