Engine light, but no crank

Asked by Bats2113 Feb 05, 2020 at 01:33 PM about the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Tried to start car, engine light comes on, won't even crank.
Ideas? Thinking starter but it would crank wouldn't it?

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First thing to check is the battery voltage (should be 12 Volts or more). Are the headlights bright or dim? Dirty battery terminal connections can also cause trouble. You haven't given much information, could be battery, starter, neutral safety switch. etc.

I didn't check the headlights or much else, I was on my lunch break at work. I've had a coworker jump start it and it started, but I won't be leaving work for a little bit still. I'm thinking it's a bad battery.

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