My 1998 Sierra truck starts finemost of the time, but randomly when I try to start it it turns over and ignights and then immediatly dies.

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Asked by Jeff Apr 23, 2014 at 01:12 PM about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 2 Dr K2500 SLE 4WD Extended Cab LB HD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have changed cam sensor and distributor  cap to no avail. there are no codes that come up when this happens and when I left it at my mechanic for a week it happened 2 times for him but randomly it will start back up again and run like a champ

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Have him check the ECM and engine ground and also the fuel pump ground ... General Motors has problems in these areas

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