Will not crank

RHUMMEL73

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2016 CHEVROLET 1500
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
50,000 MILES

I started my truck with key fob and let it warm up. I went to leave for work and I tried to start it and all I get is a click. All lights work radio and dash also. Any ideas?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 8:40 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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First, check to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Next, I need you to load test the battery. Here is a link that shows how to do it at home:

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

Do this first and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe

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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 8:06 PM

RHUMMEL73

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I had a friend do a load test and it turns out the battery is failing. I will be getting a new battery today. Thanks for your help.

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Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 2:08 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You are very welcome. Let me know if it starts with the new battery. If it does, I just want to make sure the charging system is working and isn't what caused the old battery to fail.

Take care,
Joe

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Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 6:30 PM

RHUMMEL73

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It started fine with new battery and seems to be running fine.

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Friday, January 22nd, 2021 AT 3:24 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Excellent!!! Pay attention to the alternator gauge in the vehicle. If it is normal, then things sound good. If it seems low, I want you to perform this simple test and let me know the results.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Let me know if you run into trouble. Also, please feel free to come back any time in the future if you need help or have questions. You are always welcome.

Take care,
Joe