Tahoe runs perfect on idle, but stalls after driving for 20 minutes

[Tahoez7104]

Hi Guys, I have had my Tahoe parked for a few months. I recently started it up and left it idling for 10 minutes just hoping the alternator will recharge back the battery. I then decided to take it out to get some gas, I did and at the station she started back up like a trooper and proceeded to head back home. As I approached my highway intersection the car was running perfectly, being that this was the last stretch of road I decided to gun the pedal and it immediately she stalled. Fully powered electrical wise all lights and bells on but the engine was off, I then placed it in neutral turned the ignition and she started up again with no hesitation, engine runs so smooth it took me a while to realize she was on. Anyone experienced this? thanks for your time and your help.

 

[rockenthebowtie]

how much is a few months exactly.. old gas doesn't burn as good.. might want to start there with a new fuel filter

 

[Tahoez7104]

thanks for reply

well it has been there since January 15th so a little more than 5 months. I think you may be right, because in february I did place some gas from a gas bottle that I had at work so there might have been some debris there. I will replace the fuel filter and let you know the results. thanks!

 

[rockenthebowtie]

Oh just as an fyi 04 and newer dont have external fuel filters not sure what year yours is

 

[Tahoez7104]

No External Fuel filter

ohh mines is a '04 model, does this means that the fuel pump is attached to the fuel filter?

 

[rockenthebowtie]

It has a screen at the bottom of the pump because it doesn't have a return system on it and the fuel pressure regulator is integrated into the fuel pump the also did away with the external fuel pump

 

[Tahoez7104]

Thanks for the info.

Oh Boy sounds like a garage visit now, I am in the Cayman Islands so it may take a while to get back on here with any results. I am on eBay now and I see the part, I will order the entire pump mechanism now and have a local shop install it for me... I thank you in advance for your help.

 

[rockenthebowtie]

De nada.. hope everything works out... and if for military services that you are there thank you for your services as well.. Take Care