Q: Why is my Silverado 2014 shaking and turning off?

asked by on August 14, 2017

When I start the truck, it shakes and turns off! It won't accelerate if I step on the gas pedal and won't drive!

My car has 78000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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