Q: I have a 2008 Chevy impala 3.5 and it keeps saying battery saving active. I replaced the battery twice and got my alternator check
I have a 2008 Chevy impala 3.5 and it keeps saying battery saving active. I replaced the battery twice and got my alternator check
My car has 112234 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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