Battery problems

Battery: It accumulates the electrical energy generated by the alternator. It provides energy to all the electric and electronic circuits of the car.
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Electrical starting low battery

Chevrolet Silverado 2012 Truck 5.3 z71 95000 miles
Battery acted as if dead checked battery good still slow starts as if battery low checked alternator it checks to be good voltage Guage on dash fluctuations between around 10 and around 16 volts this just started
David from United States 8 years ago  
DA
12 reports 
Buddhaman from United States 3 years ago
Dealing with this now.
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2005 chevrolet head lights flash after changing battery

Chevrolet Silverado 2005  250000 miles
Headlights flash after changing battery
Tony from United States 7 years ago  
TO
2 reports 

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Chevrolet Silverado 2009  300000 miles
My Silverado won't start. The battery has been replaced and there is no spark in the spark plugs. I would appreciate anybody's help.
Art from United States 9 years ago  
AR
Rank 2
8 reports 
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Art from United States 9 years ago
I've finally found the cause of my problem. It was the Chevystar, which I always thought was desactivated until my van was blocked by it. I've removed the Chevystar and everything came back to normal.
Rigo from United States a year ago
I’m having the same issue what is the Chevystar do you mean the Chevy on star ?
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My truck won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 extended cab 150000 miles
It has been running well. Started up fine this morning. Got to my appointment. Came back out to leave and truck would not turn on. It was as if the battery was dead. When the AAA mechanic checked the battery it was fine. But the dash lights would not come no when the key was turned. Then they did but there was no effert to start. The engine might click but nothing else. The dome lights were bright and working. It was putting out a full voltage the mechanic said. But again the dash lights would not come on. But then they did again.
Very confused Crystal from United States 5 years ago  
VE
26 reports 
BigTruckDriver from United States a year ago
2020 Silverado getting no power will not turn on no dash nothing
Confused90 from United States a year ago
I am having same issue. Can you please tell me what was wrong with yours. I replaced starter and battery is good... All fuses are good and relays that' I know of. Help asap
BigTruckDriver from United States a year ago
I have a pulsar LT upgrade trip for my Silverado, and what I discovered when I was taking it to the dealership was I was taking a pulsar LT main chip in disconnecting it but really, I should’ve been disconnecting all the wiring, which is only two harnesses, and then connecting back the originals next to the colder intake so when you take the pulsar LT and disconnect is the main chip it deactivated the whole vehicle. I’m assuming it’s a safety precaution which is a great one Security is key
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Battery drain? Shift indicator light stays on

Chevrolet Silverado 1997 Silverado 5.7 145000 miles
New battery, new alternator , if my truck sits for more than a day it's dead, looking for I drain I noticed my shift indicator light stays on after the truck is off and keys are out the Lil orange light doesn't turn off? Possible drain??
Ryan from United States 7 years ago  
RY
7 reports 
Bill from United States 4 years ago
Mine does the same thing
NathanB from United States 3 years ago
Any updates? I have this currently
Joseph from United States 10 months ago
Same issue here but I can't find the battery drain I ended up putting a kill switch on battery
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Headlights stay on when truck is off

Chevrolet Silverado 2011  110000 miles
I noticed my headlights on a few hours after I got home. Thankfully my battery was not dead yet, but I can't get them to turn off! My husband pulled the fuses and relays (I think that's what he said they were). They still stayed on!! He finally disconnected the battery. Please help!!
CaseyHayes from United States 8 years ago  
CA
29 reports 
OtherJoe22 from United States a year ago
Same issue here. Lights stay on. Even with truck off
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Starts but Stalling while driving at low rpm

Chevrolet Silverado 2006 5.3L  225000 miles
Stalls out while driving at low rpm , changed alternator, battery and 2brand new fuel pumps and still stalls , getting worse, before temp gets up it seems to run A ok ???? Please help !!
Nailbender from Canada 7 years ago  
NA
1 report 
Nailbender from Canada 7 years ago
Cleaned the throttle body and still no luck
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Starts and then dies

Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Silverado 1500,5.3 300000 miles
Put a new ignition switch,no security displays battery,starts for 3 secs. Then dies
Djhart from United States 8 years ago  
DJ
10 reports 
Jaxx from United States a year ago
Havin same issue fuel pumps not getting power
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Truck won't start when it is really cold

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 5.3 vortec 240000 miles
I have a 2004 chevy silverado1500 5.3 will not turn over. When I turn key on it. Has power to every thing good fuel pressure,battery full charger good power connection everywhere but will not turn over I've jumped a wire from the starter solenoid to the hot post on the battery and it will turn over but still won't crank but when it warms back up above 30° it will start just fine i can't figure it out I drive it every day back and forth to work it really frustrating because it make me later for work during the winter
Lucky13sparks from United States 2 months ago  
LU
1 report 
Wnc04silver from United States 2 months ago
I've got the same problem. When she's cold she won't start. Everything seems to work fine b4 the crank. Other comments said ir might be an ethinal Water issue. I was hoping I could just replace the starter but once she warms up a bit there's no issues.
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Possible electrical problem?

Chevrolet Silverado 2009 Crew cab 5.3 185735 miles
Old battery went completely dead, changed it and now I don't have any turn signal noise, door chime, and my radio isn't turning on. I checked every fuse possible and still nothing, any idea what could be the problem?
Jace from United States a year ago  
JA
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Gonza R from Argentina a year ago
First, check if there's any loose connector near the battery or semething damaged. I dont´t know Silverado, but maybe there's a sort of BCM or electronic module that controls all you mention.
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Won't Start in the Winter, this is the third Winter with problems

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Chevy GMC Sierra 200000 miles
This truck runs like a top all summer and fall, in the winter no start, tow over, when we take it to the mechanic in a warm garage starts right up, drive it home, next day forget it. Have tested everything electronic nothing shows up on the diagnostic, have replaced everything known to man, ignition switch, plugs, complete overhaul kept up well and still nothing. Our other vehicle starts right up in the same cold temps...any suggestions? Showing Wife's e-mail below. New Battery. This vehicle is not a Chevy El Dorado don't know why it says it on my vehicle description...is a 2003 GMC Sierra.
Teton Jon from United States 4 years ago  
TE
10 reports 
Cristy from United States 5 months ago
Any solutions we are having the same issue
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Will not start

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 03 2500Hd 6L 5speed 12700 miles
I was pulling trailer and my brake system light came on then it died. It will not start doesn't even try to start. Brake system light is on security light and battery light is on. With key off all my gages and running lights stay on
Leeroy from United States 8 years ago  
LE
14 reports 
Fred from United States 2 years ago
Removing and replacing emc and starter fuses under the dash is a temporary fix as i don't frive it much due to initial stalling and then stall with system shutout, no power.
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No running lights

Chevrolet Silverado 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 127000 miles
I recently had an issue with the Battery Distribution Engine Compartment Fuse Block (see pic)
Truck would not start. Zero power. As a quick fix we jumped two of the terminals and that got it started. However, I have no running lights. Everything else works including headlights, brake light and blinkers. Because the Battery Distribution Engine Compartment Fuse Block will not arrive for a few days and I need to drive in the evening, I was hoping a mechanic could tell me if there is a temp fix by maybe jumping the terminals while I wait for the part to arrive. I currently have a 30 Amp inline fuse fuse so the truck will run. Please help
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Lenny from United States 2 months ago  
LE
1 report 

Nothing works!

Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Pickup truck  250000 miles
While replacing the alternator, my husband didn't disconnect the battery. After a loud pop and sparks, now nothing works. Please help
Pamela from United States 2 years ago  
PA

Fuel pump failure

Chevrolet Silverado 2002 1500 HD /6.0/crew cab 202000 miles
Engine died en route. Battery fine but sounds like fuel starved.
Gordo’s Chevy from United States 2 years ago  
GO

2007 Chevy silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 4.3 120000 miles
2007 Chevy Silverado will not turn over. Has a new battery, took the starter out and had it checked. Starter shows good. Vehicle has no alarm system or remote control system. No sure what the problem is or what else I could check
Bobby from United States 4 years ago  
BO
3 reports 

Motor noise under dash after the key is turned off and it's runs batte

Chevrolet Silverado 2011  21800 miles
A motor noise under dash after the key is turned and it runs the battery down.
Bill from United States 4 years ago  
BI
4 reports 

Won’t start

Chevrolet Silverado 1996 Extended cab 350 148000 miles
Has brand new starter alternator and distributor cap And a brand new battery. I did notice the crank fuse is gonna be and there is no pin for it in the fuse panel either.
Robert from United States 4 years ago  
RO

Won't start or crack after head gaskets were change

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Pick up 140000 miles
Change hole top of the motornew head gasket new intake preface vale seats new valve seals valve covergaskets new battery new belt plugs wires now it won't start or even turn over what's is my problem
Gord from Canada 6 years ago  
GO
1 report 

Want turn off with key switch

Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Chev 1500silverodeo extended cab 100000 miles
You have to tap brakes truck shuts off but radio and other dash lights st@y on so have to undo battery when ready to start you have to first turn key switch on pull gear levér to nutruel then reconnected battery and crank then as long as you dont put into park youcan move gear lever
halfpint from United States 6 years ago  
HA

Will not start

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 03 2500Hd 6L 5speed 12700 miles
I was pulling trailer and my brake system light came on then it died. It will not start doesn't even try to start. Brake system light is on security light and battery light is on. With key off all my gages and running lights stay on
Leeroy from United States 8 years ago  
LE
10 reports 

Not turning over wont start

Chevrolet Silverado 1989 3500 dully 454 25000 miles
I replaced fuel pump relay ,fuel pump,fuel filter put a new battery in it the first time i tried to start it it made a spinning noise like sumthing wasnt cat hing i tried again this timeit tured over but wount start and the battery died i tried to boost it turned the key nothing tryed to charge it n the same thing wont turn over all the accsessery work dont kno were togo crom here dont want to keep tbrowing money at it
Bigface from United States 8 years ago  
BI
13 reports 
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