Battery Dead Overnight

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johnson92

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I am having an issue with my battery being completely dead after the truck is parked overnight. It's a 2008 Yukon SLT with about 75k on it. The battery is about 2.5 years old. This has happened a couple times before, I thought it might be that the kids left their phone plugged in to the chargers. But this time that was not a possibility. It has sat for longer periods without an issue, and it appears to be sporadic. Any help would be appreciated.
 

njracer

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Start with the easy stuff like making sure the battery cables are tight and the terminals clean.
 

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Battery could have taken a dump. Have it checked out to see if it has a bad cell.
 

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Take it to any auto parts store and they can verify if the battery and alternator are good. Also make sure all the connections are good and tight. Maybe the are loose and when you go to jump it, your making the connection good.
 

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Theres a little swith behind the alternator. Forget what its called but it could be going out. If so just replace alternator since it costs as much as an alternator
 

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johnson92,

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your vehicle. It looks like you are in great hands with all the advice that your fellow forum members are giving you. If you seem to need additional assistance GM Customer Care is only a private message away!

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care
 

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