2005 Chevy Uplander Why do I have to press the gas in order

2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DIAZKAROLINA
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If I try to turn on my car it starts up fine, however if I don't press the gas pedal it wont stay on...it will turn of. I don't have any check engine lights or anything like that. I haven't taken my van in for a tune up and haven't changed any filters.
I always change the oil and the van gives me no other problems.

Thank You
Sep 1, 2008 at 8:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the idle air control valve/throttle position and coolant temperature sensor-to include the PCV and EGR valves.
Sep 2, 2008 at 12:48 AM
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99BOBSTER99
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I am having the same problem with my 2005 Chevy Uplander. Not as bad as noted by Diazkarolina, but once in a while it stalls the first couple of attempts at starting without a shot from the gas pedal.

Rasmataz, where would I find the items you listed (valve/throttle position and coolant sensors)? Do you have a quick tutorial?
Jul 28, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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