Why won't my truck start

Asked by Dallas1990 Feb 22, 2016 at 06:15 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced the fuel pump in my 1996 chevy k1500  and now it won't start
so I replaced the fuel filter the fuel relay as well and I also replaced the crank
sensor and I'm getting plenty of fuel pressure up at the fuel rail it will start with
starter fluid but will only run for a few seconds what do I do

2 Answers
199,795

dandyoun answered 8 years ago

That a vortec engine? If so spraying starter fluid in it can possibly damage the plastic intake and spider injectors.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why won't my truck start 2 Answers

    I just replaced the fuel pump in my 1996 chevy k1500 and now it won't start so I replaced the fuel filter the fuel relay as well and I also replaced the crank sensor and I'm getting plenty of fuel ...

    1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why wont my truck start 5 Answers

    98 Chevy ck 1500. My battery connection came lose while driving. After getting to the side of the road and reconnecting the battery the engine turns over but won't start. Truck had no problems befo...

    1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why won't my truck crank? 5 Answers

    My 1989 chevy K1500 broke down. Towed it home. Next day tried to crank and acted like battery was dead but battery checked good. Engine will not turn over at all. Thought it may be starter but tha...

    1989 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Truck won't start 1 Answer

    Put a new fuel pump in and my truck still won't start

    1990 Chevrolet C/K 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My truck won't start in cold weather unless I use starting fluid. 16 Answers

    My truck won't start in cold weather unless I use starting fluid. I've replaced the temp sensor, fuel filter and the pump is less than a year old. I was told it could be the maf sensor sending wro...

    1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet C/K 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    15,760
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    9,510
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    6,430
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,820 Great Deals out of 66,517 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford F-150
5,866 Great Deals out of 131,415 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet C/K 2500
65 listings
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,024 Great Deals out of 20,241 listings starting at $1,995
Used Dodge RAM 1500
88 Great Deals out of 1,604 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet Camaro
572 Great Deals out of 9,316 listings starting at $2,150
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,829 Great Deals out of 31,773 listings starting at $3,500
Used Chevrolet C/K 3500
81 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Mustang
848 Great Deals out of 22,987 listings starting at $1,150
Used Chevrolet Corvette
730 Great Deals out of 12,292 listings starting at $3,200

Used Cars for Sale

1999 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
9 listings
1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
33 listings starting at $8,000
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
38 listings starting at $3,995
1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
37 listings
1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
35 listings starting at $11,900

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.