Q: Vehicle stalled without warning at stop sign. Won't start back up. 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer

asked by on January 13, 2017

Earlier in the day driving to work the left blinker was flashing very fast. It went back to normal a few minutes later when I arrived at work. Later on my way home my car suddenly stalled at a stop sign without warning and now won't start.

My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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