Hi guys,
I hate doing this ‘woman looking to the guys for a fix for her truck’ routine, but I can use the help.
I have a 2003 Tahoe LT, 5.8L Vortec engine, 180,000 miles or so and all the OEM frills and goodies. The only problem with it (until now) is my AC compressor is going out, and that annoying issue with the truck thinking it‘s empty with ¼ tank still showing on the fuel gauge.
All fluid levels are fine. Only thing out of the ordinary with fluids is that a week ago, I had to add coolant to the reservoir. The coolant in it was orange, and all we had at work was rather yellow. It was regular ‘extended life’ coolant.
What I need help with is that the truck has started just quitting on me while driving. It’s done this twice now. Here’s the details:
1st time:
5 AM Friday, roughly 35 degrees out, maybe 4 miles into a 15 mile drive to work, driving at 55 and kind of low on gas. No warning lights came on, no sputter, no warning of any kind. I felt the truck start slowing down, and watched as the tach just dropped down to zero RPMs. Lights, heat, radio all stayed on.
I slid it into neutral, turned the key and she started right back up. Slid her back into drive and went on my merry way just fine.
2nd time:
5 PM Tuesday, roughly 60 degrees out, maybe 12 miles into a 15 mile drive home from work, driving at 60 and gas tank just a hair below the full mark. No warning lights came on, no sputter, no warning of any kind. I felt the truck start slowing down, and watched as the tach just dropped down to zero RPMs. Lights, heat, radio all stayed on.
I slid it into neutral, turned the key and this time she didn‘t restart. I managed to pull over (which was fun since the power steering wasn’t working at this point) and sat for about 1 minute. Tried starting again, and she started. Drove home with no problems other than worry.
So… Doing a Google for the problem gets all kinds of suggested causes and fixes: crank position sensor; dirty throttle; coil or module; fuel pressure senor; IAC sensor/valve; Etc.
Ramen noodles are a regular part of food shopping list, so you can guess how much ‘extra’ money I usually have. I can’t afford to go trying several different fixes.
So, what do you Chevy Guys think the problem is, and how do I fix it?
Thank you,
Susan
I hate doing this ‘woman looking to the guys for a fix for her truck’ routine, but I can use the help.
I have a 2003 Tahoe LT, 5.8L Vortec engine, 180,000 miles or so and all the OEM frills and goodies. The only problem with it (until now) is my AC compressor is going out, and that annoying issue with the truck thinking it‘s empty with ¼ tank still showing on the fuel gauge.
All fluid levels are fine. Only thing out of the ordinary with fluids is that a week ago, I had to add coolant to the reservoir. The coolant in it was orange, and all we had at work was rather yellow. It was regular ‘extended life’ coolant.
What I need help with is that the truck has started just quitting on me while driving. It’s done this twice now. Here’s the details:
1st time:
5 AM Friday, roughly 35 degrees out, maybe 4 miles into a 15 mile drive to work, driving at 55 and kind of low on gas. No warning lights came on, no sputter, no warning of any kind. I felt the truck start slowing down, and watched as the tach just dropped down to zero RPMs. Lights, heat, radio all stayed on.
I slid it into neutral, turned the key and she started right back up. Slid her back into drive and went on my merry way just fine.
2nd time:
5 PM Tuesday, roughly 60 degrees out, maybe 12 miles into a 15 mile drive home from work, driving at 60 and gas tank just a hair below the full mark. No warning lights came on, no sputter, no warning of any kind. I felt the truck start slowing down, and watched as the tach just dropped down to zero RPMs. Lights, heat, radio all stayed on.
I slid it into neutral, turned the key and this time she didn‘t restart. I managed to pull over (which was fun since the power steering wasn’t working at this point) and sat for about 1 minute. Tried starting again, and she started. Drove home with no problems other than worry.
So… Doing a Google for the problem gets all kinds of suggested causes and fixes: crank position sensor; dirty throttle; coil or module; fuel pressure senor; IAC sensor/valve; Etc.
Ramen noodles are a regular part of food shopping list, so you can guess how much ‘extra’ money I usually have. I can’t afford to go trying several different fixes.
So, what do you Chevy Guys think the problem is, and how do I fix it?
Thank you,
Susan
