Why won't my chevy van stay started ?

And you know the fuel filter is good? Could be injector problem: just as a check, spray some starting fluid into the intake and see if engine runs a few seconds. If it does, it is a fuel problem. Check injector fuse, as a start. Check fuel pressure. Check injector circuit. If engine won't start with starting fluid, check if you are getting spark. Problem may be in the ignition system.

Check the air filter (may be very dirty), carburetor may need thorough cleaning, or, if fuel-injected, the injectors may need cleaning. The fuel pump may also be malfunctioning....remove the outlet hose from the pump, place another hose onto the pump and drain it into a container so you don't lose the gas, and have a friend crank over the engine while you watch to see if gas spurts out quickly and abundantly into the container. IF NOT, then you will have to fix the fuel pump, or replace it.

You might have a defective fuel tank pressure sensor!

I would be looking for fuel first a faulty fuel pump. second seeing if you have spark, bad wires or plugs or even distributor, timing could be out

It sure could be. But, first...by "won't turn over" you do mean it cranks at normal speed but won't start?
A simple test of the fuel pump is to stand by tank and listen as someone turns key to on. When first turned to on, your pump will activate for 2 or 3 seconds, pressurizing the fuel system, and then shut off if the engine computer doesn't get a cranking signal. Do you hear it come on? If not, then something's not turning your pump on. If you can hear it buzz on briefly, then maybe it's your filter. Another test: Spray a little starting fluid into your intake manifold (remove the big hose going into intake manifold) while someone tries starting it.If it doesn't fire and try to stay running, then it's probably an ignition problem. But if it does fire off, then you know it's a fuel problem-likely your pump or filter. good luck.

im going to say the starter is shot

It won't die when pulling the relay because it has another power path to the fuel pump through the oil pressure switch . Fuel Pump Electrical Circuits Description and Operation watch this video on fuel pump control , shows chrysler first , ford ,then gm . wait for gm an he explains the oil pressure switch . Plus when it won't start ,don't guess or theorize ! Test what's missing ? check for spark , no spark check ignition system , coil's , ignition module , crank sensor etc... has spark ,do a fuel pressure test etc... don't think computer , when it won't start does the check engine light come on with the key on run not start . If light is lit ,nothing wrong with the cumputer . If want to fix cars you really should take some automotive classes . Test don't guess .Watch some other videos crank no start videos etc...

Sounds like a fuel pump..I believe it is located in the gas tank,,,not hard to replace if you have good mechanical skills and some time!

Check to see if the fuel pump is kicking in,
when you turn the key on without starting the van you should hear it kick on for about 2 seconds,

It could be...
A clogged fuel filter...
Blown fuse for the pump..or bad pump relay..
No gas
Bad fuel pump

hi i have a 1997 chevy tahoe that starts but won't stay running i have changed fuel pump, fuel filter,relay ,spark plugs, and just changed rotor and dis. cap ready need some help to figure this out please.