battery good but won't start

Asked by Stacie Mar 03, 2018 at 09:27 AM about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Rented a 2010 Chevy Cobalt yesterday it
was driving and cranking with no problem.
This morning try to crank it. It clicks and
won't start everything lights up good radio
plays, horn honk, but won't start. What is it

4 Answers
30

Brock answered 6 years ago

Same exact issue though mine has sat for a good amount of time....everything is fine on inside everything comes on but engine only clicks and doesn’t turn over....

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
1,190

GuruZ48FP answered 6 years ago

Your battery + terminals could be corroded. Brush it with wire brush or scraper and add petroleum jelly to the + terminal

Mark helpful
18,665

munron answered 6 years ago

It's rented? Sounds like its not your problem then. Call the rental agency and tell them to come and pick it up and drop off one that runs.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • battery good but won't start 4 Answers

    Rented a 2010 Chevy Cobalt yesterday it was driving and cranking with no problem. This morning try to crank it. It clicks and won't start everything lights up good radio plays, horn honk, but won'...

    2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Battery good, car won't start 61 Answers

    I went to crank my car this morning and nothing happened. All the electronics come on as well as the lights. There is no dimming when I try to start it. I had the battery tested (not even a year ol...

    2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Turns over but won't start 1 Answer

    Got stuck in mud bumper pushed it out now won't start and run but turns over like it almost will

    2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • cranks but won't start 2 Answers

    have replaced battery, altenator, and starter cranks but won't start

    2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • I have a 06 chevy cobalt 2.2 was making rattling noise.oil level was low added oil but,won't start cranks over but won't fire 1 Answer

    My 2006 chevy cobalt 2.2 won't start.Wife went to get oil for it was not showing on dipstick.she trued starting it but it would not.had it towed home I added oil but just cranks over won't start

    2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Cobalt

Looking for a Used Cobalt in your area?

CarGurus has 25 nationwide Cobalt listings starting at $1,999.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Cobalt Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    munron
    Reputation
    8,430
  • #2
    John Carson
    Reputation
    2,290
  • #3
    MoGo
    Reputation
    1,990
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Cruze
43 Great Deals out of 954 listings starting at $2,195
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,156 listings starting at $1,495
Used Honda Civic
173 Great Deals out of 3,635 listings starting at $2,495
Used Chevrolet Corvette
17 Great Deals out of 1,032 listings starting at $14,900
Used Chevrolet Colorado
32 Great Deals out of 1,444 listings starting at $6,800
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 919 listings starting at $2,799
Used Toyota Camry
57 Great Deals out of 968 listings starting at $2,212
Used Chevrolet Camaro
22 Great Deals out of 321 listings starting at $10,500
Used Chevrolet Impala
14 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $3,531
Used Ford Focus
27 Great Deals out of 497 listings starting at $2,950
Used Toyota Corolla
118 Great Deals out of 1,968 listings starting at $2,795
Used Dodge Charger
36 Great Deals out of 630 listings starting at $4,888
Used Chevrolet Equinox
82 Great Deals out of 2,795 listings starting at $4,499
Used Ford Mustang
46 Great Deals out of 1,263 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.