'00 Impala Ls Won't Start Right Away

[GODSEED79]

I have a couple issues. The biggest problem is that when I start my Impala, the engine won't turn over unless I press the accelerator a couple of times. The second problem is that when I'm driving, sometimes the car will slow down and I get no response when I press the accelerator, then all of a sudden the car will take off! Third, many times when I'm in motion the engine light will come on and the car will go dead and I have to shift it into Neutral really quick and turn it back on because I can't steer and I'm normally still rolling through an intersection or on the freeway!

Please help!!!!

[bswanzek]

Starting problem could be the fuel pressure regulator. My 2000 was having similar starting problems, replaced the fuel pressure regulator and it was fixed. Also, just yesterday I recieved a safety recall notice from GM that said to have the pressure regulator replaced. Recall said something about higher than usual rate of regulator diaphram leaks and potential fire hazard with a leaky pressure regulator. I took my car to the dealer and showed them the recall. They replaced the pressure regulator with an updated version. The recall number is 03054. Hope this can help.