Q: My car will not always start - 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
sometimes when I turn the key, I get nothing no sound or anything
Thought it was battery got a new battery about a month ago
Still does not always start when I turn key
Lights and horn and radio still work
I'm thinking its the starter
My car has an automatic transmission.
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