What happens when the battery is dead on a trailblazer?

When the battery gets so dead it will no longer be able to power your Trailblazer’s ignition system. As the ignition system is no longer able to produce a full powered spark, the engine will begin to sputter and stall.

What kind of battery does Chevy Trailblazer have?

It’s a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 with a 6.0l v8 with a huge parasitic battery draw (battery dies in less than a day of sitting). Check out the link below, it details step by step on how to check your car battery failure.

What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a Chevy Trailblazer?

Here are the most common symptoms of a bad alternator in a Chevy Trailblazer: The battery light is designed to tell you that there is not enough voltage to properly charge the battery, or that the battery itself is not holding the proper voltage. In rare occasions the service engine soon light may light up.

Is there a recall on a 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

Following hundreds of complaints and a few accidents allegedly caused by the malfunction, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the issue in May 2011. Unfortunately for frustrated owners, no recall has been announced.

What should the volts be on a trailblazer?

With your Trailblazer turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.

How do you know if your GMC truck battery is dead?

One by one, pull each fuse in your fuse box. Check the multimeter after each fuse pull to see when the amperage draw goes away. Once you find the fuse that causes the amperage draw to go away, you at least know what circuit the draw is coming from.

What happens if you have a bad alternator on a trailblazer?

The alternator’s job in your Trailblazer is to provide electricity as it is running. The battery stores enough voltage to be able to start the engine without the assistance of an alternator. It is turned by a serpentine belt. It’s worth noting that a bad serpentine belt can cause the alternator to stop charging effectively.

Why does my car sputter when I drive?

Driving should be smooth. But, if you are driving and your car’s engine starts sputtering the first cause of concern would be low fuel. However, if your fuel gauge is full it could be a symptom of further engine problems. A blocked fuel injector can prevent fuel from reaching the combustion chambers.

What’s the price of a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer?

The original MSRP of the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is from $27,150 to $32,050. The data above is updated daily, based on used car inventory for sale on CARFAX for the last five model years of this car.

Are there any Airbags in the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

Side curtain-type airbags are available for 2005 models. General Motors’ OnStar communication system, when installed, gains upgraded hands-free capability. An occupant-sensing system for the front passenger has been added, and an MP3 player is available for the LS model.

How big is the ground clearance on a Chevy Trailblazer?

Ground clearance totals 7.8 inches. Wedge-shaped fender flares help give the TrailBlazer a different appearance than its GM companions, the GMC Envoy and Buick Rainier. Running boards are available and badging has been revised for 2005. Seating for five people is standard in the TrailBlazer.

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet TrailBlazer have?

Rather than a V-6 or V-8 engine, the TrailBlazer draws power from a 275-horsepower, 4.2-liter, all-aluminum inline-six-cylinder. An extended-length TrailBlazer EXT that offers seven-passenger capacity and an optional 5.3-liter V-8 soon joined the original, five-passenger model. Both come in LS and LT trim levels.