Engine shut off while driving

2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
80,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFNWV
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The car shut off while driving down the road. tried to restart it and all electric went out. Turn switch to off then tried to restart again, same result. I got a jump when I hit the ignition the starter engaged and kept turning even after I released the key for a second or two. Didn't start. Towed home waited a few hours went out try to start again it fired up but wasn't running on all cylinders and it was tapping real bad. shut it off waiting for some advice.
Jan 13, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the battery shorted out inside, try turning the headlights on, if dim or out replace the battery with a new unit. here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and diagrams and instructions below to show you how on your car. When a battery goes bad like that a jump will not help it.

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

Try to get an AC Delco replacement battery. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Jan 14, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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JEFFNWV
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I replaced the battery yesterday, it cranks over fine but it won't start. I plugged in a code reader it doesn't have any codes.
Jan 17, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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STRAILER
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise the engine makes while cranking over? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Also let's check for spark. here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Also, with the ignition key on without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump in the tank run for five seconds?

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Jan 17, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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HAMBONED1
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I have the same issue on a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, stalled out while driving, installed a new starter, crankshaft sensor, and switch module, I also checked relays, fuses and grounds, but starter just spinning no crank or start.
Mar 11, 2021 at 8:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is it possible for you to record it cranking and upload it so I can hear the engine and what it's doing?

Let me know.

Joe
Mar 13, 2021 at 8:13 PM