Fake dead battery
 

I have an 08 Trailblazer, V6 Vortech. Bought used in 2010, Wife called & said she had a dead battery, jump started it, and had alternator and battery checked. Both checked out fine, runs at about 14 volt read out. Started slower this morning, like the battery suffered a drain over night. Any thoughts????

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I'm sorry to hear of the trouble with the battery on your Trailblazer. Could you please PM me the VIN number of the vehicle, I would like to look into this issue further for you.

I look forward to your reply.

Louis
GM Customer Service

Either is has corroded cable bolts or who ever tested the battery and alternator did not have a reliable tester. You must remove the cables from the battery to check the bolts.

I will check on the vin #, not with me right now however, the jump start was instantanious. No wait time, all lights & guages worked, started fine 4 hours earlier, then just intermintant clicking or nothing at all. hooked the battery up to a tender and instant start up. It sat overnight, started right up in the morning, no problem. This just happened suddenly, and at random.