2018 Chevy Equinox Battery Replacement - Complete Instructions

2018 Chevy Equinox Battery Replacement - Complete Instructions - H6 AGM Battery

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This video addresses the procedure to replace the H6 AGM Group Size 48 vehicle battery for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 1.5L. The new battery is 760 CCA, Cold Cranking Amps. I am using Duralast Platinum AGM Battery H6-AGM Group Size 48 760 CCA for my replacement battery.
AGM stands for Absorbed Glass Mat.
In this video I show how to replace the vehicle battery proactively. I saw at stop signs and lights, the auto stop/start feature was throwing a ton of dash panel lights and messages when the vehicle was powered back on. These included messages about the parking brake, traction control, and to service brake assist. This seems common from other comments on my channel and online forums. Replacing the vehicle battery resolved this behavior.
All steps can be performed using standard hand tools.
I have included Amazon Affiliate links below to make it easier to search and purchase some of the tools needed to complete the service.

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While David Stumph strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, David Stumph makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. David Stumph is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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@SuperSteja 8 ай бұрын

After 30 minutes of trying to do it, myself, I got frustrated. Then I remembered KZfaq:) Search for what I needed and within 15 minutes I had the battery out. Tysm for your great video!

@indianagrad 20 күн бұрын

I believe manufactures make it difficult on purpose. I have a 2020 Equinox and this video is the best video explaining the process. I went to the auto parts store to buy the new battery and the clerk told me that they are not allowed to install the battery.

@SamSamPaints 7 ай бұрын

People like you make the world a better place. Changed my battery in 15 minutes thanks to this video.

@zdemondavez Жыл бұрын

Mr. Tire tried to charge me $550 to replace the battery. $200 and 20 minutes later I did it myself. Great video

@mikesamulski5279 5 ай бұрын

One of the best, educational KZfaq videos I’ve ever seen. Could not have completed the project without it. Thanks.

@customdetailer0078 Жыл бұрын

Finally got my new battery purchased. I want to personally thank you for your very informative video. I’ve never changed out a battery with a distribution block on top before. The small plug with the ultra fine wire. All those clips. Your information here was beyond helpful. Thank you.

@SmittybuiltHD 4 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation and example. Straight forward and to the point. Thank you very much.

@ferijones 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir. 😢 Single mom of 3 here. I followed through!! And I didn't break that little connector. I am so thankful for you!!

@elopez2733 6 ай бұрын

Never would’ve I guessed the battery would throw random codes for steering assist and park brake. But you are correct as my vehicle was throwing those exact codes shortly before the battery gave up. Thank you and good job with the video.

@MykelBBY1 Ай бұрын

Very helpful. I had gone out to do the job and with all the stuff attached to the battery, I was going to give up. I am heading out now to give it a shot.

@richmarkovich4537 8 ай бұрын

After my mechanic told me I needed a new battery I decided to do it myself. The following day my check engine light came on for two days. My symptoms were the remote start didn’t work and the engine start-stop didn’t work either. I followed the video step by step and got the job done. Both functions came back after new battery was installed. Thanks again.

@thepianowhizz444 9 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you so much!!! Of all things my Equinox has started doing the weird auto stop sequence of messages talking about traction control and the emergency brake being released every time the car comes to a stop and auto starts back up. Finally woke up this morning and got a click click click and no start. I’ve replaced batteries in so many of my older vehicles, but every time I’ve popped the hood on my equinox the whole electrical system over the battery etc looked so convoluted and complicated. You made it so simple!!! Step by step from beginning to end so clear and simple and no fluff. Thank you so much!! If you can believe it, my battery was the factory dealer battery and I got 110,000 miles and just shy of five years on it. I was shocked. 😂

@memberarnshine6377 9 ай бұрын

Sir..... it's people like you and your time, talent, & content that make the world a better place, when I find myself clear of the financial situation I'm in all definitely donate to your channel, please keep up the good works, thank you a bunch !

@paulwebendorfer5627 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video! One other note of caution for my fellow do-it-yourselfers. The red connector lock may be difficult to slide out and it could launch into the ether and never be found again, once it finally releases. This may or may not have happened to me. 😐

@davidcampbell1899 7 ай бұрын

This is why I will never buy a GM product! I had to replace the battery on my daughters Equinox, much more complicated then doing it on my Toyota Camry! There is a reason Toyota out sells GM and that is one reason! Very good video with great detailed descriptions, thank you

@fabiocontu2645 4 ай бұрын

You, my friend, are a life saver! You just saved me $275 CAD! Thank you so much for this amazing educational video!

@JackKauf 5 ай бұрын

This video is excellent. I was able to get through this stress-free, which is great considering I know nothing about what is under the hood.

@dwc94107 5 ай бұрын

Great video thank you! Thank you for warning about the connector in the back. I found that when I pulled the red tab straight out as you suggested the entire connector came off the connector's little clip mount on the back. With the connector off the mount I found it easier to depress the black tab on the connector after releasing the red safety lock tab. If you examine the clip on the back you can see that you can lift and pull up but you need to be very gentle as it will break as you noted. Thanks again! Also a memory saver helped so I didn't have to reprogram the computer.

@NevadaJack Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting up this video. The junction box was a bit of a pain, as I couldn't tell if it was a lift or a push tab until I watched your video. Definitely a lot easier to put back together than to take apart.

@mustafahassan2975 4 күн бұрын

Thank you and you saved me a lot of time today.

@gatokiki01 8 ай бұрын

I’ll be honest, I was a little scared to change my battery, but this video really was detailed on how to do it, and it was really awesome, thank you so much, especially telling us about the clip that you broke, because I almost broke it too

@handson2211 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I had to change my daughters battery and they’re not as simple as they use to be. This video helped me successfully change it out. Thank you so much

@sirwinston02 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was able to change my dad’s battery with no problem! Had a few differences as he has a hitch for his electric scooter that’s connected in the battery but again this was a perfect example to get the job done. Thank you

@AshleyKane-qn1iw 5 ай бұрын

Literally outstanding video!!! This video helped my very car illiterate husband and I change the battery in 20 minutes! So impressed and thankful for this video!

@lairdgardner7853 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Perfect level of detail. Thank you for taking the time to post this. You really did a great job and deserve all the thanks from each and every viewer. I hope you are proud to have helped so many people and I hope you are rewarded for your efforts.

@rpeirce7425 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Every detail about taking battery out is included. I read in comments about someone asking about memory. When I was done all memory on my car was there except the tire sensors. But I rode around the block and they came back on. Great job.

@heleneperreault6314 Жыл бұрын

Job done successfully!! Thanks to your precise step by step instructions, great video!! BAM!

@Pastorwes_runs 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you! My Equinox was giving me the same issues/messages. Today it wouldn’t start; your video saved the day.

@IAMRI0T_TTV 9 ай бұрын

Man you knocked it out of the park with this tutorial! Thank you for the hard work my friend!

@anniecapello2391 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! This video made changing my battery EZ PZ! Step by step, QUICK and thorough! 🎉

@anthonydicocco3471 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough instructions, thank you!! Also works on a 2018+ GMC Terrain

@tmonster1138 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! My 2019 Equinox was doing the same thing, plus a bit more! When it starts up, it has the same 3x warnings, brakes, traction control and parking brake, plus the added bonus of a very loud pop coming from the radio. New battery was installed (thanks for the craptastic design GM), and now I'm off for a test drive!

@tamrogers2870 19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, I got stuck on a couple of things and your video solved it appreciate your making this

@GregHolsen Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions - made an unsure chore a more pleasant experience.

@tjmounce 5 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this video. Made my life so much easier.

@sergiocarlos5395 9 ай бұрын

Your knowledge of a simple task made even easier, is greatly appreciated. 🤘😃👍

@adrianadolejan6651 Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial! Thank you!

@TheOne_1969 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Quick change, test drive, no messages

@cathyronbenton9893 4 ай бұрын

Perfectly applicable to my 2019 Equinox. I would have broken a lot of parts without it! Thank you.

@matthewschroll9563 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Made my life super easy tonight!

@BurtZoom 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir. Took me 15 minutes in 2° temperatures in Chicago.

@dennisrosato6588 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. It was a very big help.

@emperorozzy3443 4 ай бұрын

Thank god those were the same issues I was/am having in mine. Then got the text saying battery was low but I was skeptical. THANK YOU!

@emperorozzy3443 4 ай бұрын

Also, why the hell are car engineers constantly making minor and routine fixes more and more involved? Changing the battery used to be loosening two nuts and lifting the battery out. SMH

@lawrencemyers3871 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU.. Explained without making a big deal about it. Again, THANK YOU.

@beeron_kingbigboy3927 5 ай бұрын

This video was so helpful it took me 10 minutes.

@MikeKresbaugh-zg8vq 6 ай бұрын

Helpful video with great angles including the rear connector

@joshualuissaldivar8069 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir ! , i just changed my battery.

@Red-by1vk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Excellent video and explanation keep up the great work!!

@geeslim 6 ай бұрын

Wow! I had no idea about the traction control message. I've been seeing that message for over a year. Had I known then, I would have replaced my battery long ago!

@mwari4806 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video step by step got it done under 15 minutes a

@CottageFoodsLaws Жыл бұрын

Thanks this saved me 200 dollars

@kyleblundell-xo7wq Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Helped a lot!

@AW-hg2ut Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you save my day, and money too.

@aaron_h609 2 ай бұрын

This was an excellent tutorial, keep it up!

@andrewbarrow2078 Жыл бұрын

Hugely helpful!!!!

@wildcat8598 8 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Liked the “give the old That ain’t going nowhere. Dad tug” part😂👍

@charlotte528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excellent step by step! Changed my battery this morning! Boom baby! 🤓🤩👍🏻👍🏻

@heleneperreault6314 Жыл бұрын

same here, it worked like a charm :)

@7389Danelle Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I followed it step by step and it turned out beautifully

@timethridge805 7 ай бұрын

Great instructional video. Well done

@jamescapan4434 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was an excellent video. I’m sure you saved me and my family at least $100. Please take this as a small token of our gratitude. Excellent video. Happy New Year!

@ThatsFoster 9 ай бұрын

video was amazing! thank you!

@jorgetarano Жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👌🏽

@parklloyd6690 11 ай бұрын

I’ll add my gratitude to that already expressed. I don’t dare wonder what the dealership would have charged to do that on a holiday weekend (although I know what they would have overcharged just for the battery, no pun intended). Thank you for a great, step-by-step video, especially with the wire clip (hate those- they are just made to break), and the component box on top and how to remove it. I did so the “that’s not going anywhere” jiggle of the metal battery holder, but will confess to not washing the plastic battery box before reinstalling it. And the car still started! Thanks again for a great video. Cheers!

@ferijones 10 ай бұрын

I saw someone say it was up to like 500 for battery and the labor. My battery was 250 plus tax and core charge (297) but I did it on my own because HE TAUGHT ME!! I am so happy.

@jeffwhitworth8786 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@chriso352 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!

@madrex66 10 ай бұрын

Excellent Very Professional!

@lazarohernandezcardenas2432 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot sr.

@Dayshiaa 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Changing mine now and so funny my dash is giving me the same error signs with the start stop

@khyym1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@westfinger8630 5 ай бұрын

Nice, Thanks!

@gregrzemieniecki1109 6 ай бұрын

My Chevy dealership wanted over $400 to change the battery. No, I'm not kidding.

@drdghattierdc Ай бұрын

Here it was 350 for a 180 battery.

@manhalfamazing00 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👍🏿

@zzxx33mh 7 ай бұрын

May Lord Bliss you..excellent vid,simple and clear with all concerns.. You safe us lot of $..🙏

@itsachopperbaby 7 ай бұрын

Exactly what started happening with the random codes (messages). Also, one about steering assist.

@dapperdave2090 Жыл бұрын

excellent... 👍😎👍

@BlockbustersClips 13 күн бұрын

Thanks, Bro

@Evan-ev3sh 18 күн бұрын

Excellent video thank you. Should I be concerned about losing all settings on computer when changing battery? Would you recommend using a power saver to keep the power flowing to computer while changing battery? How would you incorporate this into the process and if you have any product recommendations please let us know. Thank you.

@saintestevan9232 8 ай бұрын

Brother this is verbatim what I had going on with my vehicle.

@ceciliamarquez2276 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for posting this video. I was able to change my battery that went out on me with no issues. Very detailed and easy to follow steps in the video. Question though when I was connecting the Negative connector back to the negative battery terminal, it did a little sizzle. Was or is that common/suppose to happen when doing it? I didn’t see that happen in the video so curious.

@DavidStumph 7 ай бұрын

Yes, normal/common. No worries.

@tamelabolte8702 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was very helpful. My car was throwing dash lights when starting from auto stop. One problem....after the new battery was installed, the auto stop start no longer works. Any ideas of what happened?

@dd0188083 Жыл бұрын

Did your auto start come back?

@BlameItOnYourFriend 5 ай бұрын

I don't know why but that terminal connecter will not separate from the other side to save my life. I followed what you did and slid that red tab up then pressed down on the black release tab but no matter what I do they refuse to separate. In the video you do it relatively easy. If you have any tips I would appreciate it.

@DavidStumph 5 ай бұрын

Maybe a drop or two of light machine oil might help. I’d bet they’re just stuck from heat/expansion.

@kishawebster3209 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so mmmmmmuuuuuucccccchhhhhhhhh

@glanphear588 Жыл бұрын

It's important to change a factory battery on a vehicle after 3 or 4 years to be on the safe side so the vehicle is throwing codes that could become problemati later on.

@jdaman1897 5 ай бұрын

What do we do if we accidentally broke the red pin on the rear battery junction box connector

@customdetailer0078 Жыл бұрын

I’d like to ask your opinion. I have a 2019 Equinox with the factory battery still. Today waiting in the car I was playing the radio for maybe 20 mins. I’ve did this many times no issues. Well today on the information display I believe it said “ battery low start vehicle” something along those lines. I presume this is the time to replace the battery before it fails completely? Thanks for your time.

@DavidStumph Жыл бұрын

3-5 years is the lifespan span of a typical battery. You can take the vehicle to an auto parts store and have them test it for free if you’d like, but you’re likely due. Good luck!

@customdetailer0078 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidStumph Thank you I appreciate your insight.

@yasiraljabiry3223 8 ай бұрын

How many amps the battery

@taoshumnm 4 ай бұрын

'great video... Q: will the computer in the car lose it's memory if the battery is disconnected? How do I deal with this?

@DavidStumph 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t encounter this issue and I’ve not heard any others reporting this as a problem. If you’re paranoid, look up and procure an OBD-II memory saver.

@CSA55VA 2 ай бұрын

Did you keep memory alive using a car memory saver? If so what did you use?

@DavidStumph 2 ай бұрын

I did not. Was not an issue for me, memory was not lost during the process.

@gonzong6740 Жыл бұрын

Do I need to use a battery reset tool when replacing the Chev Equinox battery?

@DavidStumph Жыл бұрын

@dynastyballer13 2 ай бұрын

Damn I disconnected the junction box distribution box cables and now I can’t remember which was go back on the 3 cables. They all have different amps.

@christiansistemas2717 11 ай бұрын

What about the stereo, after removing the battery do i need to enter any radio code???, or i loose any configuration in the car???

@DavidStumph 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t. I was taking longer than average as well as I was recording. Should be good.

@christiansistemas2717 11 ай бұрын

@@DavidStumph any idea where can i find the Stereo Code just in case something happens😅😅😅?

@joshc9608 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to keep the alarm from going off? Mine went off when I tried removing the connection to the positive terminal.

@mouddothiam2342 5 ай бұрын

Why do they make it so complicated to replace battery nowadays?! To replace the battery on my dodge journey you have to remove the front tire (Fing unbelievable) 🤦🏽‍♂️