Truck shuts off

Tiny
CALIBEAR56
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  • 2014 GMC SIERRA
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
I had my truck idling, while doing so my battery light came on. Then my voltage suddenly started going down. I tried driving it to see if it would help but it didn’t. It took my power steering my dash went black and the truck shut off on me. With a jump I was able to make it home so I assumed it was the alternator. I replaced it but the same thing keeps happening. It starts slowing shutting off. It still starts up when I don’t use it after a couple of days. What could it be?
Friday, May 3rd, 2019 AT 7:42 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the battery is going out but to be sure here is a guide to help you load test it and a guide to help you replace the battery if it fails the test.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Monday, May 6th, 2019 AT 2:55 PM

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