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It has been awhile since I owned a Chevy truck, but I seem to remember it was something to do with the vacuum hose or filter getting clogged with dirt. If you wait a few minutes, it should start back up. But, it is a faulty vacuum (filter), and needs to be replaced.

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Q: Why does a 87 Chevy truck randomly shut off when you are driving without sputtering when it dies?
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