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I did notice the spark plug on the back driver side. Will not fully tighten down. I think the threads we're stripped. I put brand new sparks plugs in it. In the past trying to chase the rough idle down.
Unlike Modular-engine Fords, a loose spark plug in a Chevy is going to shoot out sideways. The Fords shoot "up" so they dent the hood when they let go.

There are various thread-repair kits available; or you could replace the head(s).

Put a vacuum gauge on it, film the gauge so we can see exactly what the needle is doing.
Or video the scan tool so we can see (at least) the MAP sensor data.

I'd want to know about the IAC, coolant temp sensor, TPS, etc.
 

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Unlike Modular-engine Fords, a loose spark plug in a Chevy is going to shoot out sideways. The Fords shoot "up" so they dent the hood when they let go.

There are various thread-repair kits available; or you could replace the head(s).


Or video the scan tool so we can see (at least) the MAP sensor data.

I'd want to know about the IAC, coolant temp sensor, TPS, etc.
Yep, that as well...Seeing the data is the fastest way to diagnosis...
 

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I had the problem occur again. But the way it happened was different than how it usually occurs. So typically it will only happen after driving for extended periods on the highway. And you turn off the truck., it stops.. Today I drove up town to return somethings. Roughly a 15 minute drive around 45 to 50 mph. After w
10 minutes or so of sitting off. I drove back home at 55 to 60 for about the same amount of time a different direction. No symptoms of any kind. After an hour or so I left for work. And I drove for 20 minutes with 3 stops 55mph to 65mph. Stop for gas for around 4 minutes or so. Then, I dove another 10 at 60 mph. Now this is where I noticed something. The shifts were holding longer in 1st to 3rd. And shifted fairly quickly from 3rd to 4th. I slowed down to a stop. Back in 1st gear. No harsh shifting, no check engine light. And then I drive into the parking lot. Turned the truck off. It sat from 220 till about 315. I had to go work in the back of the warehouse. As soon as I cranked the truck. I had a check engine light. The truck slammed into gear from park. And it held 1st gear all the way to 20 mph. It never shifted until the check engine just went off while driving to the back. And then it ran perfectly smooth without shifting harsh. Right now, money is tight for me. I got to come up with 2800 for what the insurance paid me for deer damage to my car to get it fixed. I used that money to pay off a loan. I'm going to school later this year as well. And my job has been cutting us on Fridays quite often because we don't have enough work to make it through the week. So things are tough right now. The car I have is drivable. And my other truck is a 2020. It's paid for. Where I go to work. Deers are bad. And that's where I hit the deer in my car. So I do not drive my new truck to work. In the last year, 4 of my coworkers hit deers out here to give you a perspective of how bad they are. So obviously you can see why I'm not trying to keep throwing money at people who can't figure out what it is. I just spent 350 on it a few weeks ago at the shop where the guy couldn't find his adapter for odb1.
 

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Buy or borrow a proper scan tool, or take it to someone else who has one.

There's probably one or more codes to research, and the data stream would provide other clues.
 

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I had the problem occur again.
Why are you not driving the 2020 model year truck? Makes no sense to drive a 30 year old vehicle with all these problems when you have a four year old (paid-for) truck available to you.

You have received numerous suggestions and direction for next steps but don't seem to want to act on them. We cannot diagnose this problem for you from where we sit (either on phone or in front of the computer) no matter how much symptom detail you provide because there's no powertrain data to bump those symptoms against so you and us can put two and two together.

You have mentioned not caring about it, driving it until it craps out, doing nothing and everything in between...

So what are you expecting us to say or do at this point that hasn't already been said/done?
 

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I also turned it off, when I cranked it up. And that didn't solve m
Why are you not driving the 2020 model year truck? Makes no sense to drive a 30 year old vehicle with all these problems when you have a four year old (paid-for) truck available to you.

You have received numerous suggestions and direction for next steps but don't seem to want to act on them. We cannot diagnose this problem for you from where we sit (either on phone or in front of the computer) no matter how much symptom detail you provide because there's no powertrain data to bump those symptoms against so you and us can put two and two together.

You have mentioned not caring about it, driving it until it craps out, doing nothing and everything in between...

So what are you expecting us to say or do at this point that hasn't already been said/done?
I drive the old truck, because if a deer was too run into it. They wouldn't do nothing but total it. And if the damage isn't too bad. Where it's still drivable. I'd just pocket the money and keep driving it the way it is. I do drive my new truck. I've driven to Tennessee on it twice. Myrtle beach 3 times. And a 7400 mile road trip to the west coast.. On top of that I was driving it back and forth to work sometimes until I realized how bad the deers are out here. Everyone who lives in the nearby counties even know how bad they are on the roads I have to take to work. There's not many nights I do not see deers in the dozens out this way. I can't even count how many close calls I've had just coming home from work. From my perspective, it's not worth driving that truck out here. The cost to repair it because of all the sensors and crap that these new cars have is ridiculous. The truck has bsm, parking sensors ect. It wasn't optional. If so, I wouldn't of even got it. The silverado is just a beat around vehicle for me. The other truck is designed like every other modern vehicle. It's designed to crumble in accidents. The silverado has hit a deer once from my buddy who had it. All it did was crack the front bumper. I can guarantee you that my new truck wouldn't fair that well. Down here in NC, people do not hunt like they use too. And we've had an steady increase in the deer population. And more deer accidents from what I hear. And I can definitely see a increase in deer. You use to only see them every once in awhile. And nowadays you see them all the time. That's it..
 
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I also turned it off, when I cranked it up. And that didn't solve m

I drive the old truck, because if a deer was too run into it. They wouldn't do nothing but total it. And if the damage isn't too bad. Where it's still drivable. I'd just pocket the money and keep driving it the way it is. I do drive my new truck. I've driven to Tennessee on it twice. Myrtle beach 3 times. And a 7400 mile road trip to the west coast.. On top of that I was driving it back and forth to work sometimes until I realized how bad the deers are out here. Everyone who lives in the nearby counties even know how bad they are on the roads I have to take to work. There's not many nights I do not see deers in the dozens out this way. I can't even count how many close calls I've had just coming home from work. From my perspective, it's not worth driving that truck out here. The cost to repair it because of all the sensors and crap that these new cars have is ridiculous. The truck has bsm, parking sensors ect. It wasn't optional. If so, I wouldn't of even got it. The silverado is just a beat around vehicle for me. That's it..
Deer. No "s" in either the singular or plural.

I'd stop driving the Silverado unless you want to add a transmission to the list of things it will be needing. I dont believe you have transmission problems atm but more bang-shifts and slamming into gear, that will change...
 

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Deer. No "s" in either the singular or plural.

I'd stop driving the Silverado unless you want to add a transmission to the list of things it will be needing. I dont believe you have transmission problems atm but more bang-shifts and slamming into gear, that will change...
Deer. No "s" in either the singular or plural.

I'd stop driving the Silverado unless you want to add a transmission to the list of things it will be needing. I dont believe you have transmission problems atm but more bang-shifts and slamming into gear, that will change...
I'm trying to work and communicate on this form at the same time. So giving my attention to two different things at one time. Is going to cause me to make some kind of error. And I rather do that communicating on a form. Than on my job. There's no need to sweat the small things like a typo. I've had several in the past responses that I've given on this form today. And the word deer is both plural and singular. So no you don't need a S. But deers is an acceptable plural as well. Down here, in the south, that's how we talk. We say deers when referring to multiple deer. It's not proper English. But that's how we talk.
 

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I'm trying to work and communicate on this form at the same time. So giving my attention to two different things at one time. Is going to cause me to make some kind of error. And I rather do that communicating on a form. Than on my job. There's no need to sweat the small things like a typo. I've had several in the past responses that I've given on this form today. And the word deer is both plural and singular. But deers is an acceptable plural as well.
Just trying to help you, that's all. If you want to write 'deers', is fine with me. Besides, that's trivial compared to the issues w/your Silverado.

As mentioned, I would not drive it until you can fix the electrical/electronic/command-control problems you are having. Otherwise, you will need a transmission - it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when'.
 

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Just trying to help you, that's all. If you want to write 'deers', is fine with me. Besides, that's trivial compared to the issues w/your Silverado.

As mentioned, I would not drive it until you can fix the electrical/electronic/command-control problems you are having. Otherwise, you will need a transmission - it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when'.
I think we may of figured out the culprit of my problems. It would explain the level of inconsistency that I've been experiencing. A small oil leak that's draining on a sensor. After I upload the video to YouTube. Just check it out.
 
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