Fuel problems

Asked by GuruLJNWP May 05, 2019 at 05:31 AM about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Silverado Crew Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Only getting 42 psi at the
fuel rail and it wont start
unless I spray starting
fluid in it , then it just dyes
out , what's the problem

1 Answer
27,640

oilyspill answered 5 years ago

I looked at info for your vehicle, 3500--5.7L engine. Fuel pressure 60--66 psi, key on engine off. If low fuel pressure, the problem usually on the supply side, fuel filter--fuel pump. If you have that spider fuel system, that system is noted for problems. Any applicable trouble codes?

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Fuel problems 1 Answer

    Only getting 42 psi at the fuel rail and it wont start unless I spray starting fluid in it , then it just dyes out , what's the problem

    1996 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Silverado Crew Cab LB RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Electrical problems 5 Answers

    When I turn key switch on gauges act weird.the fuel gauge rolls around,the alternator gauge shows below 9 volts, temp gauge shows about180 and when I turn light switch on gauges go crazy.truck won...

    1998 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Cheyenne LB RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • fuel tank callapse 1 Answer

    2000 chevy k3500. what is causing fuel tank callapse. replaced original with aftermarket. lasted about 2 yrs. 2nd one lasted about 5 weeks. now putting in another. mechanic claims tanks don't callap...

    2000 Chevrolet C/K 3500 LB 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Fuel pump on 08 Chevy cierra 1 Answer

    Could u hear the sending unit in gas tank if you put your ear up to it. Humming sound or anything? Truck will run when underhood fuel pump is manually pumped but quits soon after you stop.

    Chevrolet C/K 3500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1992 K 3500 won't start, no fuel, poor fuel in throttle body it starts. is there a relay for the fuel pump or did the fuel pump die? 1 Answer

    won't start unless poor fuel into throttle body is there a relay for the fuel pump or the fuel pump died it was running when I parked it

    1992 Chevrolet C/K 3500 LB 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet C/K 3500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Joe_2019
    Reputation
    420
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    410
  • #3
    Keith Massey
    Reputation
    220
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet C/K 2500
1 listing

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.