I started my 99 gmc savana 1500 van just like every morning..drove 2 blocks and it just died. i thought what the hell..put it in park. started right up.run about 10 seconds and died again. put it in park again started right up. and then died again after about 5 seconds.and all it will do know is turn over..

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have you checked the electrical portion of the egnition yet?

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It could be a clogged fuel filter or a bad fuel pump. Also try replacing the spark plugs and spark plug wires and having the timing checked. Good luck.

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See if the vents on your gas cap is clogged up. The gas cap could cause the fuel tank not to vent properly, causing fuel issues

Marvin

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• Posted on May 12, 2009

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very rear of engine center of block behind intake.

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could be a bad fuel pump, or fuel pump relay. they are having problems(a lot) with the ethanol in the gas on GM products.Fuel pumps sales are through the roof at parts house on GM's. Have a pressure check on your fuel system. That is probably it. Add a can of Seafoam to your fuel every 3000 miles to alleviate this problem.