Truck shut off while moving.

1rado · January 28, 2003

I was about a mile from the house going through an intersection when the truck turned off battery light came on.I was still rolling so I went to put it in (n) went a little to far hit (p) transmision clicked some then I put it back in (n) turned the key started right back up put it back in (d) and went on.I know its been real cold here in Ohio the battery is 3 years old and or 39,000 miles on the truck.Due you all think I need a new battery or is the cold weather just messing with me.thanks ???

elboberino · January 28, 2003

I had a similar problem except I was going 45 down a major street in Phoenix and I lost all power including brakes and steering. I had to make emergency repairs in the center lane/media during rush hour. It ended up being my battery connection and not my batter. Be sure to check that. Also, be sure to check that there is not a lot of acid coming out of the battery. If there is, be sure to clean it. I know that places like Checkers/Schucks/Kragen will check your battery for you for free so take advantage of that. Hope it helps.

Bob

Shaners · January 28, 2003

My '00 Silverado did that once while I was turning a corner (luckily no-one was coming the other way). The truck only had a couple thousand miles on it, so I went to the dealer raising "holy he11". The dealer was familiar with the problem and uploaded some stuff into the computer. I was still mad and told him that if it is a safety issue and you know about it, then you better let me know I need to get it fixed...

I still don't know what caused it... but it was tough getting my truck back into my lane and getting it stopped so I could restart it!!!

dukbludvl · January 28, 2003

I had this problem a few times going slow aroudn turns on my 00 Yukon when it had about 35K miles on it. It turned out to be that the throttle plate was sticking and it would just cut the engine off. I just sprayed some throttle body cleaner on a rag and cleaned the throttle body around the plate, and I haven't had the problem since.

If it's not something with your battery or batt. connection, try this fix.