I have a 2016 Chevy Tahoe LT, when I turn the key to start it, it hesitates, but eventually starts a few seconds later. What's this, should I be worried?

Asked by Guru5GC8N Feb 14, 2018 at 10:57 PM about the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my 2016 Chevy Tahoe, hesitates to start when I turn the key to start it

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Your explanation describes a common problem, which is low overnight fuel pressure. Have someone perform a fuel pressure leak- down test, which can also occur once the vehicle is shut down for several hours if you have a faulty fuel pressure regulator or sooner if your regulator has failed. Only a fuel pressure leak-down test will rule out the regulator as the cause, then, it's down to the fuel pump. When was the last fuel filter service?

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