2007 Gmc Envoy- New Ignition Switch Now Batterys Dead

Bama1234 · March 28, 2011

Hi I am wondering if someone can help me out...

I put a new battery in my 2007 GMC Envoy Denali about 2 months, ago due to my car dying a few times. (I figure 3/4 years it was just due for a new one?) I have had NO issues since. Until last week I start my car fine and it will not shift out of park. I was also unable to remove the key from the ignition. After about an hour of crying, the key just came out. I started it right up and was able to put it in gear. On the way to the dealership the blinkers were acting strange. Working/ then not working. I was told I needed a new ignition switch where they charged me $230. I drive away with new lights lite up on the dash.. A securtiy (lock / key) light, I asked the dealer what is this for I have never seen it before he tells me to bring it back in to disable the light, but before I even got a chance to... NOT even a week later my car wont start what so ever. I have the vehicle towed back to the dealership where they proceed to tell me, the battery I put in 2 months ago must not be good.

I do have an after market remote starter in the vehicle which the dealer claims could be causing the issue. I have also mentioned to him that the cigerette lighter doesnt work, I have no clue if this actually has any bearing on any of this.. thought maybe it was worth mentioning.

gmtech · March 28, 2011

Could be any of the things they mentioned. Could aslo be the new ign. switch isnt "timed" right, which is not hard to do on these.

lhr360 · March 29, 2011

new ignition switch is not timed right, the ignition is not shutting completely off and it is not shutting off the vehicle

Bama1234 · March 29, 2011

Thanks for the info boys~

So is it safe to say .... when they put in the new ignition switch, it resulted in running my battery down? They put it in and then 6 days later my battery is completely dead.