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Diagnostic Aids

Water or foreign material can cause a no start during freezing weather. Vehicle may start after a few minutes in a heated shop but problem will reoccur again after an overnight freeze. An EGR sticking or leaking can cause a lean condition during cranking. If engine is flooded, ensure engine enters clear flood mode at first indication of flooding by opening throttle fully during cranking.

Fig 1: Engine Cranks But Won't Run (Chart A-3) (1 of 2)
G90J15544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Engine Cranks But Won't Run (Chart A-3) (2 of 2)
G121772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.