Hesitation, Sag, Stumble. GMC Truck Savana 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 6.5L (L65) 🢒 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 from a stop. The condition may cause the engine to stall, if severe enough.

Preliminary Check

Refer to Symptoms .

Fuel System Checks

•	Check the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Supply System Check .

•	Check for water contamination in the fuel. Refer to Contamination Testing .

•	Perform the Injector Balance Test. Refer to the Injector Balance Test in Injection Nozzle(s) Diagnosis .

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

Additional Checks

•	Check the Service Bulletins for any control module software updates.

•	Check the generator output voltage.