Shuts off while driving

2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
188,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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UNIQUEWAYS
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When I drive my vehicle turns off out the blue after 1 or 2 attempts it will start up.
Jun 28, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What you described sounds like it could be a faulty crankshaft position sensor. When they start going bad, they are affected by heat.

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if it mirrors what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Let me know your thoughts.

Take care,

Joe
Jun 28, 2021 at 2:08 PM
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