My 96 gmc sierra does not idle right when I start it but levels out after and it smell like gas why?

Asked by Knottski Sep 19, 2013 at 02:53 PM about the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I start it it takes around 5 to 10 seconds to idle right and it constantly smells like
gas I wanna fix it but what's my problem?

2 Answers

3,410

sounds typical of dirty/leaking injectors. try a sea foam treatment.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1996 GMC Sierra 1500

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    yetilikesbeer
    Reputation
    13,240
  • #2
    dragonflyoffshore
    Reputation
    11,950
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    11,880
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,409 Great Deals out of 156,325 listings starting at $1,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,152 Great Deals out of 60,253 listings starting at $3,411
Used GMC Yukon
811 Great Deals out of 12,638 listings starting at $1,525
Used Dodge RAM 1500
48 Great Deals out of 1,260 listings starting at $1,900
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,328 Great Deals out of 23,367 listings starting at $2,000

Used Cars for Sale

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
82 Great Deals out of 36,328 listings starting at $28,290
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
555 Great Deals out of 6,314 listings starting at $29,806
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
458 Great Deals out of 4,746 listings starting at $23,395
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
222 Great Deals out of 2,639 listings starting at $21,995
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
306 Great Deals out of 3,686 listings starting at $15,991

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.