When my truck sits overnight or for an extended period of time (8 hours), when I start it - it labors and chugs and sounds like its going to die. I give it some gas - once driving it seems fine?

Asked by Tammi Jun 28, 2016 at 11:12 AM about the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Crew Cab 4WD

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Start by having it scanned for DTC codes, even if the check engine light is NOT on, the computer will have stored info.

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