96 S10 Blazer 4.3 engine shuts down at 85 mph. Is this normal?

Asked by Bob5341 Jun 16, 2018 at 05:54 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet S-10 RWD

Question type: General

96 S10 Blazer 4.3, engine shuts down when speed reaches 85 mph.  
Interstate highway high gear only 2,700 rpms.  Is this normal,how can I fix or
change it.

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No light. GM service manager just told me that it is normal. I’m surprised that others haven’t complained, the car is 22 years old, surely others drive more than 85 mph on occasions.

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