new to the site so if this has been discussed before im sorry but my 2006 2.2L has started quitting on me when I come to a slow crawl or stop...it starts to surge at about 900RPM and then dies..most of the time it starts back fine and the sometimes it starts and dies immediately...then I have to touch the gas pedal to get it to start. im getting a small evap leak code but I don't know if that would effect it or not just looking for some help!

 

Try a thorough cleaning of the entire air intake system. Replace air filter, clean MAF with MAF cleaner and clean the throttle body plate with Throttle Body cleaner. Use search function above for precise directions on all of the above recommendations.

 

ok I'll try that first thank you

 

Welcome to the site!
Please remember to not move the tb butterfly it might damage the internal gears!
And disconnect the negative on the battery before you do cleaning!

 

All good advice above.

What is the Check Engine Light code (the alpha/numeric code, not a verbal description)?

How many miles on your 2.2L?

 

vacuum leak can do it! Probably the EVAP valve (the one under the hood) has gone bad.

 

I think it was p40?? Sorry can't remember but I know it said small evap leak..I put a new gas cap on it and didn't help...my tail pipe is cracked back around the back door and it's LOUD I've got to fix that next...it has 159,000 miles on it...I bought some throttle body cleaner and maf sensor cleaner tonight so I'm gonna clean that tomorrow and then get under it and check the evap lines...thanks for the help

 

Talked to a mechanic from the local chevy dealer and he told me the same...so that's next on the list to check after I clean the intake..thanks for the help

 

Here's a helpful thread about cleaning the throttle body: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/main...leaning-48936/

 

Check here for the evap valve