Q: Sudden RPM drop - 1996 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban
When I'm driving at around 50 mph and let go off the gas pedal, the speed remains the same. Then I have to apply the brake and at that point, the RPM would drop as if the vehicle is idling. What might be causing this?
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