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idler may be set too low...causing the car to stall out. from a dead stop in a car with an automatic transmission you should be able to let off the brakes and the car will accelerate on it's own (without you stepping on the gas) to at least 10 mph if not closer to 20 mph.

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Q: What cases an engine to come to a shaking stall at a red light but run smooth while driving?
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