took 7 tries to start it yesterday?

2016 GMC TERRAIN
204,650 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEN_AUTO_1769822175
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Whenever I try to start my truck it won’t turn over. The radio still comes on but it won’t start. Sometimes if I try a few times it will. It took 7 tries to start it yesterday.
Nov 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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STEVE W.
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What does it do when you try to start it? Click and nothing? Tries to start but doesn't actually run? When it does start it runs OK, with no lights on the dash (CEL, charge) The description sounds like a battery that is failed or has a bad connection due to corrosion. Both would fit the description. What I would try first is to test the battery for cranking amps and voltage. There are many parts stores that will do that for free. Plus if you are there and the battery tests bad they might install them as well.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
Nov 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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