Hesitation, Sag, Stumble. GMC Truck GMC K Pickup

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1997 🢒 GMC K Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 6.5L 🢒 Hesitation, Sag, Stumble

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Definition: The vehicle has a momentary lack of response when pushing down on the accelerator. The condition can occur at any vehicle speed. The condition is usually most severe when trying to make the vehicle move, as from a stop sign. The condition may cause the engine to stall if it is severe enough.

Preliminary Check

Refer to Important Preliminary Checks .

Fuel System Checks

•	Check the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pump Circuit Diagnosis .

•	Check for water contamination in the fuel. Refer to Fuel Supply System Check .

•	Perform the Injector Balance Test.

•	Check for low fuel pressure after a cold start or during moderate or full throttle acceleration. If fuel pressure drops below specification, there is possibly a malfunctioning fuel pump or a restriction in the fuel system.

Additional Checks

•	Check the Service Bulletins for control module software updates.

•	Check the generator output voltage.