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I'm hoping some of you are brighter than me because I'm stumped. If I don't drive my '16 Z71 every day, it will be completely dead and requires a jump to start. I figured it was my old battery so I bought a new Optima yellow-top, which worked fine for a couple days, then when the truck sat over...

Folks, I'd love some technical details or 'value' comparison of the AGM technology versus my dear old companion, the regular Pb-acid pile. What batteries would you recommend considering for the 2.9L gas engine that lives in the temperate climes of the Southeast? Thanks!

Hey y'all, looking for diagnostic advice on a starting/power issue that started yesterday. Basically, the truck shows a couple of warnings in a row and won't turn over. It shows the things in the video, but doesn't do anything when turning the key. 2018 ZR2 V6, ~40k miles. Here's the timeline...

Sometimes after i park my 2018 Chevy Colorado it will draw ~1 amp every 20-30 seconds for about a second and drop back down to ~10 milliamps. I cant give a good answer on how often, sometimes it will happen 3 times in a row, then not happen again for another 100 times after i park the vehicle...

All, Another short writeup on how to convert your main positive battery cable to an HD Mil type. To me this offers the ability to connect several things and also easily replaces the OEM when the square nut inevitably strips. (From L to R: winch, battery tender, blue sea systems fuse box, and...

I just replaced a dead battery in my 2017 Colorado. The new battery came with a vent plug and a 90° tube fitting. I've never seen these when buying a battery before. I didn't pay much attention to the old battery, but I know it for sure didn't have the 90° fitting or a tube going to it. I'm not...

A month or so ago I made a bad decision to jump off a lawnmower with my truck. Truck was on, jumper cables connected to lawnmower. All was well. Then the owner of the lawnmower sat on the seat, cut into the jumper cables and both batteries started smoking. I pulled it off and went about my way...

I need to replace the battery in my 2007 Colorado. I would like to use a marine battery instead of a regular one. Has anyone done this? How do i find one? Any recommendations?

Hi all, I purchased a travel trailer this summer and tow it with '16 Canyon CC V6. i discovered that when the trailer batter is low the Canyon charges the trailer battery, but it is a weak charge that drains quickly. I find in order for my trailer battery to hold a sufficient charge for a...

I went to start my truck this morning and when I got in everything started as normal until I turned the key. I heard the starter cranking and no start along with the check engine light flashing all the lights on my dash coming on for a sec and the windshield wipers went back and forth once. I...

Can anyone help me about the Bose system in a 2016 GMC Canyon? I can find little information online about my issue. Anyway, I had a bad battery that was left unattended for awhile, partly due that I was unaware it was the battery. I had difficulty with the truck starting and shutting off which I...