Why is my Silverado Sierra sluggish to accelerate?

Why is my Silverado Sierra sluggish to accelerate?

Have a KN intake system on it and keep it clean so I dont think that is it but I havent really done anything else as far as modifications. After accelerating it feels like it starts to let loose and eventually seems to get up to speed. Any ideas of what I can do? Get a custom tune. I would get an exhaust of some sort to help with the tune.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado loses power?

While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.

What kind of engine does a Silverado Sierra have?

SilveradoSierra.com • Feels as if Truck is Missing while riding down road. : Vortec 5300 5.3L V8 Feels as if Truck is Missing while riding down road. My 2001 Silverado 1500 4×4 5.3 has 270xxx miles on it. It has had a Full tune up, new fuel pump, and fuel filter installed within last 5000 miles.

What kind of truck is a Silverado 1500?

My 2001 Silverado 1500 4×4 5.3 has 270xxx miles on it. It has had a Full tune up, new fuel pump, and fuel filter installed within last 5000 miles. While driving home and maintainig a steady speed of 60-65 mph the truck acts like it has a slight miss to it. I can speed up and truck performs fine but I can feel the miss in the Truck.

Why do I lose power on hills GMC Sierra 1500?

2000 gmc sierra 4.3 shows lean feul but can not find how or where to look 4 people found this helpful. my 2000 sierra starts good and ideals good the only thing that shows up on the scanner is the fuel is lean everything else shows good pls help 3 people found this helpful. Bad spark control module people…….that’s the problem….

Why does my speedometer not work on my GMC Sierra 1500?

– CarGurus Speedometer doesn’t work and transmission doesn’t shift gears. The speedometer stays at 0 all the time. When the transmission is in drive it won’t come out of 1st gear. Reverse works fine, and if I manually put the transmission in 1st or 2nd it works fine.

Have a KN intake system on it and keep it clean so I dont think that is it but I havent really done anything else as far as modifications. After accelerating it feels like it starts to let loose and eventually seems to get up to speed. Any ideas of what I can do? Get a custom tune. I would get an exhaust of some sort to help with the tune.

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not shift gears?

GMC Sierra 1500 Questions – Speedometer doesn’t work and transmission doesn’t shift gears. – CarGurus Speedometer doesn’t work and transmission doesn’t shift gears. The speedometer stays at 0 all the time. When the transmission is in drive it won’t come out of 1st gear.

Why does my Silverado go faster in V8 mode?

It is not the usual ‘bounce’ you get from v4 to v8 mode, it is happening while accelerating which i can see is keeping it in v8 mode. To add to it, it is no happeing in really any other gear or driving condition. Go faster with more rpm, problem gone. Its seems to only show when “lugging’ in the low rpm when locked into the high 6th gear.

What’s the RPM of a 2010 Chevy Silverado?

As for the 2010 Silverado in this post, that tranny actually failed. IT was slipping 200-1000 rpm at the end, getting to 200-250 temp in normal driving. One rebuild and 2 leaks later I traded her off for a 2014. Couldn’t have made a better decision.

Why does my Vortec 5300 feel sluggish when I accelerate?

I have noticed that when I accelerate it feels a bit sluggish. Have a KN intake system on it and keep it clean so I dont think that is it but I havent really done anything else as far as modifications. After accelerating it feels like it starts to let loose and eventually seems to get up to speed.

Why does my GMC Sierra stall at 30 mph?

Never threw a service engine light or a code and would readily re start. 2 weeks ago it quit at 30 mph, wouldn’t restart and SES lit up. Code indicated crank positioning sensor. Had it replaced and so far so good. If yours behaves as mine did it could be a while before you get a traceable code. I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic.

What was the problem with my GMC Sierra?

August 2007, Brought truck into dealership and they figured it was a weak fuel pump and was replaced, September 2007 stalling of engine continued. NOV. 2007 dealership replaced ignition harness, and stalling continued. Dec. 2007 I replaced the battery and did a thourough cleaning of the battery terminals.

What’s the problem with my Silverado 4.3 V6?

2007 Silverado 4.3 V6 -39,000 miles…no engine or tranny mods. No exhaust. I do have a K&N air filter that I just cleaned. I don’t think I have that MAF sensor on my intake like the more expensive trucks do. My problem seems to be a lack of power, like it just doesn’t want to go (V6 jokes aside).

Never threw a service engine light or a code and would readily re start. 2 weeks ago it quit at 30 mph, wouldn’t restart and SES lit up. Code indicated crank positioning sensor. Had it replaced and so far so good. If yours behaves as mine did it could be a while before you get a traceable code. I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic.

2007 Silverado 4.3 V6 -39,000 miles…no engine or tranny mods. No exhaust. I do have a K&N air filter that I just cleaned. I don’t think I have that MAF sensor on my intake like the more expensive trucks do. My problem seems to be a lack of power, like it just doesn’t want to go (V6 jokes aside).

August 2007, Brought truck into dealership and they figured it was a weak fuel pump and was replaced, September 2007 stalling of engine continued. NOV. 2007 dealership replaced ignition harness, and stalling continued. Dec. 2007 I replaced the battery and did a thourough cleaning of the battery terminals.

Why is my Chevy Suburban bogging down on hard acceleration?

I have a 97 Suburban 5.7, 2wd. On hard acceleration it is bogging down like there is to much air, because sometimes it backfires. Or a plugged exhaust. I replaced the fuel pump-because it was bad in July.

What causes engine to bog down when giving throttle?

Driving along at about 40-50mph and I go to accelerate and a get a shuttering/bogging down of the engine and have no real throttle. If I gently press down on the petal I can accelerate, but the moment I try and step on it I get the symptoms described above.

Why does my Chevy Silverado lose engine power?

Keep reading to find at least one possible answer to “Why is my Chevy Silverado losing power?” Read More: How Can You Tell If Your Pickup Is Overloaded? If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body.

How much does a GMC Sierra engine hesitate during acceleration?

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I have a 97 Suburban 5.7, 2wd. On hard acceleration it is bogging down like there is to much air, because sometimes it backfires. Or a plugged exhaust. I replaced the fuel pump-because it was bad in July.

What to do if your truck acceleration is sluggish?

Re: truck acceleration problem, sluggish take off, loss… The first thing you do when the check engine light comes on is take it to an auto parts store and have the computer scanned for codes. Then decide if the codes are something you want to tackle or have a shop fix it.

I have noticed that when I accelerate it feels a bit sluggish. Have a KN intake system on it and keep it clean so I dont think that is it but I havent really done anything else as far as modifications. After accelerating it feels like it starts to let loose and eventually seems to get up to speed.

Re: truck acceleration problem, sluggish take off, loss… The first thing you do when the check engine light comes on is take it to an auto parts store and have the computer scanned for codes. Then decide if the codes are something you want to tackle or have a shop fix it.

What’s the transmission problem on my Silverado Sierra?

I bought a 2011 z71 in July 2011 and the transmission slams in and out of gear while driving or stopping at slow speeds. It even lunges forward when downshifting while coming to a complete stop. It’s really annoying and dangerous for a $41,000 truck. I hope computer update or whatever takes care of it.

Why does my car not accelerate when I press the accelerator?

If the TPS malfunctions, the engine speed cannot be controlled by the accelerator pedal and engine speed will increase or decrease without any press or depress the pedal. Report this ad #4 – Dirty or Clogged Fuel Filters A dirty or clogged fuel filteris another reason for a car not accelerating like it’s supposed to when required to do so.

Why does my car slow down when I push the gas?

It is in those situations that drivers will come to notice the obvious slow acceleration and the fact that the engine of their vehicle is struggling to keep up. This is a common problem in high mileage vehicles but there are no serious or immediate concerns regarding major engine problems.

What causes a car to have a slow acceleration?

A slow accelerating car is the result of this incorrect data. It may also trigger the Check Engine light. Another cause of poor acceleration is a vacuum leak. To get the underlying cause of the problem resolved, you can request an engine diagnostic for slow acceleration.

Why is my Silverado 1500 chevrole so slow?

When an injector is clogged it can degrade the performance of the vehicle and the car may accelerate slowly or feel that it does not have enough power. Other symptoms include a rough idle, a vehicle that is hard to start and a decrease in fuel efficiency. A defective fuel pump will not supply enough fuel to the injectors.

Why is my GMC Sierra SLT so slow?

I own a 2011 GMC Sierra SLT. Oil level is good. This is related to the traction control system in your car. This system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This system counteracts over steering and under steering by reducing power…