GMC rough idle, strong gas smell, backfiring

20

Asked by Michelle Jun 06, 2016 at 02:27 PM about the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I put in  fuel injector cleaner with very little gas.
(MY BAD)  have put on new fuel filter, new fuel
pump, cleaned gas tank, has new plugs. Which is
more likely the problem. ..throttle body,  distributor  
.open to suggestions plz

2 Answers

20

Yes check engine light is on & blinking. Pretty sure the plug wires are right.

2 people found this helpful.

Pull throttle body, easy to do, cleaner w/ carb and choke cleaner using nylon brush only, makes a he'll of difference.

Your Answer:

Sierra 1500

Looking for a Used Sierra 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 8,956 nationwide Sierra 1500 listings starting at $1,000.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    yetilikesbeer
    Reputation
    12,280
  • #2
    dragonflyoffshore
    Reputation
    11,440
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    11,410
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
343 Great Deals out of 12,723 listings starting at $599
Used Dodge RAM 1500
86 listings starting at $7,995
Used Toyota Tacoma
43 Great Deals out of 682 listings starting at $9,975
Used GMC Yukon
15 Great Deals out of 936 listings starting at $5,998
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 859 listings starting at $9,980

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.