Truck not turning over?

2022 CHEVROLET COLORADO
3.6L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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7 days ago, I was told the truck isn't starting so I tried three times to turn the keys in the ignition, on on the fourth attempt the truck started. it drove for three days as normal, yesterday i drive all over to go shopping at multiple places, when i am done shopping i hop in the truck, it doesn't turn on, and i do not hear the starter click, after attempting to diagnose it i call a tow and get it towed home. after i arrive home and it gets dropped off the truck starts up, so the next day the truck does the same thing and does not turn on, you can hear long click from the solenoid. So, my question... everytime i drive the truck the infocenter.. the navigation/gps/screen/radio keeps defaulting resetting every 3-4 hours and it triggered the TPMS sensor, it seems like the TPMS is displaced and is not reading the sensor , i don't know if the truck is going through a heat soak, senor congestion or just faulting. i do not know if all these faults are messing with the starter
Jul 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Yep, this is a classic bad battery, I would remove it and take it to the auto parts store for testing. Here is a video that may help as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Here is a guide I would go over before doing the job

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


Check out the images (below). Please let me know what happens.



Jul 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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I thought it was the battery as well. I purchased a new battery today and installed it.

I hear the solenoid click, but it is not starting. The dashboard lights up, but some sensors like the TPMS are still triggering an alert on the dashboard but not reading any of the tire sensors(not giving a reading).
Jul 31, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Vehicle details: 4WD / AWD

I thought it was the classic scenario with the battery as well so I purchased a new battery today and installed it a few moments ago.

I hear the solenoid click, but it is not starting. The dashboard lights up, but some sensors like the TPMS are still triggering an alert on the dashboard but not reading any of the tire sensors(not giving a reading).

The location of the starter is deep within the engine bay above the suspension arm, so it difficult to get access to tap it awake.

Other than taking it into the shop what is the best way to attempt to change the starter, if it is the culprit?


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7 days ago, I was told the truck isn't starting so I tried three times to turn the keys in the ignition, on on the fourth attempt the truck started. it drove for three days as normal, yesterday i drive all over to go shopping at multiple places, when i am done shopping i hop in the truck, it doesn't turn on, and i do not hear the starter click, after attempting to diagnose it i call a tow and get it towed home. after i arrive home and it gets dropped off the truck starts up, so the next day the truck does the same thing and does not turn on, you can hear long click from the solenoid. So, my question... everytime i drive the truck the infocenter.. the navigation/gps/screen/radio keeps defaulting resetting every 3-4 hours and it triggered the TPMS sensor, it seems like the TPMS is displaced and is not reading the sensor , i don't know if the truck is going through a heat soak, senor congestion or just faulting. i do not know if all these faults are messing with the starter




Thought it was the classic scenario with the battery as well.
Aug 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM (Merged)
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First have you made sure your battery is charging properly and all connections are good (terminals, wires etc) and voltage is correctly reading at least 12.7 volts?

Second question, have been able to jumpstart it?


The process to change the starter is below for reference as well if we determine it is needed.


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
2. Engine Mount Bracket - Left Side » Remove — Engine Mount 3. Bracket Replacement - Left Side
Starter Mounting Bolt (1) » Remove
4. Starter Mounting Bolt (3) » Remove
5. Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.
6. Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
7. Battery Positive Cable Nut (2) » Remove
8. Battery Positive Cable (3) » Remove
9. Starter (4) » Remove

Aug 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM (Merged)
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Can you please upload a short video of what the truck is doing?
Aug 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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images to go with the starter removal process are below, should it be needed.
Aug 1, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Here is a short video of the dash
Aug 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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The Infotainment center (nav/gps/sterio/backup-camera) in the center of the console itself every 3-4 hours when driving will default-crash/shutdown/restart then trigger the TPMS sensor.

this now seems like this may be a separate electrical issue aside from the starter.
Aug 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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I just tried to give it a jump start from my other vehicle, the solenoid clicks, but no start/crank.
Aug 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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