Q: 2003 Tahoe gas pedal has no resistance like it's not hooked up and truck will not crank
I've been experiencing reduced engine power, and idling problems with my Tahoe, but I continued driving and it cut off on me. The gas pedal just drops to the floor with no resistance like it's broke or not hooked up. Can you help please
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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