Q: My 2000 GMC Sierra 5.3 will start and idle rough for about 2 seconds then dies. I already replace the fuel filter. Clean the injec

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I have a 5.3. It will not stay running when I start it and dies or won't stay running

My car has 178000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

V8-5.3L
2000
GMC
Sierra 1500
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