The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.
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GMC Vandura 3500 Problems
Intake Manifold Gasket May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil
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The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.
Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating
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A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.
Driveability Problems Due to Internal Distributor Fault
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The distributor may develop internal faults. This can cause a rough running engine or stalling condition, the Check Engine Light may or may not illuminate. Our technicians tell us that the distributor should be overhauled or replaced to correct this concern.
Highter Than Nornal Idle Due to Vacuum Leak
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An engine vacuum leak may develop from the throttle body gasket causing a higher than normal idle speed. Failed gaskets should be replaced.
GMC Vandura 3500 Questions and Answers
kwhite9113, 1993 GMC Vandura 3500, Bellingham, WA
transmision will shift fine except into drive stays in secound I believe that it is the speed sensor
Visitor, 1992 GMC Vandura 3500, 5.7L V8, Missoula, MT
has problem excelerating just started running rea rough engine wants to stop running when coming to stop. changed the fuel filter but made no change. when going from park to drive it wants to stop ...
dahlyllo, 1992 GMC Vandura 3500, Missoula, MT
hard time excelerating, wants to stop running when going from park to drive or reverse. problem just started yesterday. changed the fuel filter but made difference
qued, 1991 GMC Vandura 3500, Washington, DC
It a passenger truck with no reverse. It runs forward ok but I want to replace the transmission instead of rebuilding it. Thanks.
albertan, 1992 GMC Vandura 3500, Whitlash, MT
it starts runs for about 15 seconds then the injectors spray only intermittently causing the stall. if we try to start it again it won't unless we cycle the key. we do not have a fuel pressure...
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