Sounds like no fuel is getting to the cumbustion chamber. Try replacing the fuel filter first as this would be the easiest and least expensive step; next if that doesn't work replace the fuel pump.
New Answer HeadlineI also had that same problem with my 1991 Chevy k1500. It turned out that the water temp sesor needed replaced. I suggest pluging in a code reader to find out the problem. For your year i belive an OB-1 reader would only cost $25 to $30.The 1981 Chevy Cheyenne brake fluid tank can be found attached to the firewall in the engine compartment. The brake fluid tank will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
into the throttle body/ carburetor.
If it's an automatic, you'd need dexron.
regular everyday powersteering fluid will work or you can use a dex III transmission fluid. it will work the same and be cheaper.
Just northeast of the starter fluid container
maybe its automatic transmission fluid
This is commonly a problem with the transmission filter or fluid. Replace the transmission fluid or have your transmission filter taken in for maintenance.
In the throttle body were the filter is it should work.....
In the intake. You can spray it directly on the air filter and it will be sucked into the intake.
Look on the engine side of the firewall in front of the clutch pedal. You should see the reservoir there.
under the truck, on the side passenger side of the transmission case is a screw-in bolt for check/fill
There are two plugs on the passenger side of the truck,one above the other,the one on top is the full level,put fluid in here until it flows out and replace the plug.