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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1992SUBURBAN 1/2 TON 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESDIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOMLACK OF POWER/SLUGGISH/SPONGY/STUMBLE
1992 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7L
Lack of Power/Sluggish/Spongy/Stumble
1992 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Lack of Power/Sluggish/Spongy/Stumble
Definition
Engine delivers less than expected power. Little or no increase in speed, when accelerator pedal is pushed down part way.
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Contaminated fuel Check Water or excessive alcohol in fuel.
Replace Drain fuel tank and add clean fuel
Lead contamination Check Missing/modified fill pipe restrictor
of catalytic converter refer to FILL PIPE RESTRICTOR/ DIAGNOSIS
TESTING AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
in EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
Replace Catalytic converter (if contaminated)
Low fuel pressure Check - Fuel pressure.
- Fuel filter restriction
Pinched/collapsed fuel hose/line Repair/replace As required refer to
FUEL SUPPLY/ RETURN OR EMISSION PIPES/
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
in FUEL SUPPLY AND AIR INDUCTION
Throttle valve not fully opening Check - Accelerator pedal travel
(Floor mat/ carpet interference)
- Throttle cable adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean/replace As required
Inoperative fuel injector(s) Check Injector(s).
Perform: - Injector driver circuit test.SEE
- Injector balance test.SEE
Engine delivers less than expected power. Little or no increase in speed, when accelerator pedal is pushed down part way.
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Contaminated fuel Check Water or excessive alcohol in fuel.
Replace Drain fuel tank and add clean fuel
Lead contamination Check Missing/modified fill pipe restrictor
of catalytic converter refer to FILL PIPE RESTRICTOR/ DIAGNOSIS
TESTING AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
in EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
Replace Catalytic converter (if contaminated)
Low fuel pressure Check - Fuel pressure.
- Fuel filter restriction
Pinched/collapsed fuel hose/line Repair/replace As required refer to
FUEL SUPPLY/ RETURN OR EMISSION PIPES/
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
in FUEL SUPPLY AND AIR INDUCTION
Throttle valve not fully opening Check - Accelerator pedal travel
(Floor mat/ carpet interference)
- Throttle cable adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean/replace As required
Inoperative fuel injector(s) Check Injector(s).
Perform: - Injector driver circuit test.SEE
- Injector balance test.SEE
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.