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2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition 4dr

2001 GMC Jimmy
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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April 15, 2012, 7:32 pm

Jennifer P
 

Question: i have a 1996 gmc jimmy if i fill the tank with gas and then slow down or stop it stalls. what could

if i fill the tank with more then a half a tank of gas and then slow or stop the truck it stalls


April 21, 2012, 9:26 am

Ron W
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That is an odd problem.

If it only does it with a full tank, I'd suspect the rollover ball inside the tank may be restricting the fuel inlet, but that is not a common issue at all.

You should have a shop look at it.


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