Suddenly not starting, could this be a battery issue?

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
225,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8
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I put the key in the ignition and turn the key, it will star to turn over and then just click, click, click, click, click. Up until this point, I have had no problem starting it.
I did accidently leave the dashcam on the day before. Could this be a battery issue?
Can't afford to take it into a shop and the guys I usually have work on it for me are all busy. I'm also on a fixed tight income. I just got my brake line fixed, now this. Ugh. I need to figure this out so I can still see my son on Sunday.
Thank you so much for any help you can give me!
Oct 7, 2021 at 10:46 PM
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Hello,

A weak battery can make it harder for the engine to start. So, if this was due a component staying on then it should not happen again, as the battery will be fully charged after a drive.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

Now if you turn the key and it only clicked once each time until it started, then it could the sign that the starter is going out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

Please let me know if you experience this issue again or anything else you might be experiencing.

Thank you.
Oct 7, 2021 at 11:17 PM