Shows the battery saver active message

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA
176,000 MILES • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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LYKJPC92
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My car listed above SS model will show the battery saver active message and after a while will almost completely shut off. All lights and gauges will turn off and the car will stay driving until I slow down to turn. Then it will stutter and act like it wants to go but won't. If I floor the gas pedal it'll stutter for a minute but then it'll take off and all power comes back like nothing happened. I have a new alternator I can put in but should I try a new battery first? If so, any cheaper alternatives for a new battery? All I find is 199+ for a new battery online and part stores.
Apr 6, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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Yep, batteries have gone up like everything else after covid. It does sound like you need a new battery. to be sure lets run down this guide which will help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Apr 8, 2021 at 3:16 AM
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