Blog. Published October 1, 2026
A Silverado That Sat Too Long and a Battery That Would Not Take a Charge
The truck sat in the driveway too long. A jump got it going, but it would not stay running, and a home charger could not bring the battery back. Brian swapped it.
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The truck had sat in the driveway too long. It would start on a jump but not stay running, and the owner's charger could not bring the battery back. Brian came to the driveway in Monroe, tested it and put in a new battery.
Key Points
- Chevy Silverado 1500 work truck
- Sat parked too long without being driven
- Started on a jump, would not stay running
- Battery tested, then replaced
- Done on the driveway in Monroe
What the Owner Said
The text came in after a missed call. The owner said the truck probably needed a battery. It had sat in the driveway too long. A jump would start it, but it would not stay started, and a basic charger would not take.
That is a clear story, and it still gets a test first. A battery job starts by making sure it is the battery.
What Was Done
The test said battery, and the record says the fix was a battery swap. Nothing else was found wrong. The truck was back in service on the same driveway.
The Job Record
How to Keep It From Happening Again
If a truck is going to sit for weeks, start it and drive it now and then. A battery tender is another way. It keeps the battery topped up while the truck is parked.
Car doing something like this? Call or text Brian at (704) 285-1935 and tell him where it is parked.
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This guy here is awesome he also has a great attitude just a all around guy I will use him many times more change my rear end in my truck perfect job too
Brian worked his butt off in the heat, did a great job replacing 4 wheel bearings and brakes and rotors on all 4 corners, did it all in 3.5 hrs
Questions
Why does a battery die when a truck sits?
A parked truck still draws a little power for its clock, alarm and computers. Over weeks that drains the battery, and a battery left flat for long can stop taking a charge.
Why will a home charger not bring my battery back?
A basic charger may not start on a battery that is too low, and a battery that has been flat too long may not hold a charge at all. A test settles it.
Is a jump enough?
Not when the battery will not hold a charge. On this truck a jump got it started, but it would not stay running. A new battery fixed it.
Truck Sat Too Long? Call Brian
Tell him where the car is and what it is doing. He quotes it before he starts, and the work happens at your address. Call or text (704) 285-1935, or see the contact page.