2018 Chevy Equinox Battery Replacement - Complete Instructions - H6 AGM Battery
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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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.
After 30 minutes of trying to do it, myself, I got frustrated. Then I remembered UA-cam:) Search for what I needed and within 15 minutes I had the battery out. Tysm for your great video!
Toxic me think now I know how to do it and want to do it myself but I’m not sure what where those red green stuff and no one mentioned it 😅
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Excellent explanation and example. Straight forward and to the point. Thank you very much.
People like you make the world a better place. Changed my battery in 15 minutes thanks to this video.
One of the best, educational UA-cam videos I’ve ever seen. Could not have completed the project without it. Thanks.
Mr. Tire tried to charge me $550 to replace the battery. $200 and 20 minutes later I did it myself. Great video
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!
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.
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.
Does the owner's manual tell to look for those indications of needing a new battery? If not, it should - in bold red letters.
@757optim does not.
@@DavidStumph That is totally unsat.
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!!
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.
Windshields (a piece of glass) has become hi tech. Every auto manufacturer should go out of business. Then someone would build user friendly cars and the world would beat a path to their door.
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.
Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you. I had viewed this on Bing and had to come over to UA-cam just to comment on what a good video this is.
Thank you!!
Great job!!! When I did a search for how to change my battery, your video didn’t come up immediately so I watched the first video that came up. Turns out the steps in that first video were ALL WRONG! Your video is clearly explained and sensibly sequential. Now I can replace my battery without fear! Thanks so much!
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!
i have never done any car maintenance in my life. My wife's car battery died. thanks to your video i was able to replace the battery at cost instead of having to bring it to a service center in the morning, costing me more money, and having to call out from work tomorrow. T H A N K
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.
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.
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. 😂
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Been working on older cars my whole life but was not happy to see this mess. Actually, not bad at all…5-10min tops with a 10mm ratchet and flat screwdriver
You, my friend, are a life saver! You just saved me $275 CAD! Thank you so much for this amazing educational video!
This is by far the best videos explaining how to replace the battery in this vehicle. 👏
This just saved my butt 😂 When the guy at the parts store said "UA-cam is your best friend" I was concerned, but this was the first video to pop up and now my car starts again!
This is what UA-cam is all about. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for putting this video out there!!! First time changing my battery and these instructions helped me achieve that with ease!
Best video out there on how to change the Equinox video. It took me a while to find it... well worth it.
Excellent instructions. Took less than 15 minutes including cleaning the cavity and parts. Thanks so much..
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 !
Thank you for the instructions! What do I do if the red tab came out completely?
It’s a locking piece to avoid the black connector from coming off. The connector should still click into place, just without the added insurance of it staying, otherwise you’d need to replace the connector. I’d personally pick one up at a junkyard to avoid looking for it online.
@@DavidStumph thank you!
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.
THE best instructional video I have EVER seen. Great clear instruction and awesome video quality. This is even more impressive as the battery is in a hard to get to spot in my opinion. Great job and many thanks. Stay safe.
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
Really appreciate this video. Made my life so much easier.
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
Thank you Ive just removed and installed my first battery!!
Perfect video! Thanks for posting. It helped us to replace an aging battery that was zapped by sitting out in the -6f degree weather overnight.
Excellent video! Thank you! My Equinox was giving me the same issues/messages. Today it wouldn’t start; your video saved the day.
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.
'great video... Q: will the computer in the car lose it's memory if the battery is disconnected? How do I deal with this?
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.
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
Perfectly applicable to my 2019 Equinox. I would have broken a lot of parts without it! Thank you.
Man you knocked it out of the park with this tutorial! Thank you for the hard work my friend!
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.
Thanks for the video David. Really very helpful for the most complicated battery replacement that I've encountered!
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.
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!
Thank you, sir. Took me 15 minutes in 2° temperatures in Chicago.
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. 😐
Thanks for this video! We're able to change our car's battery with no cost. 😊
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!
Thank you very much for this video! Very helpful, and well explained!
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!
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
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.
Maybe a drop or two of light machine oil might help. I’d bet they’re just stuck from heat/expansion.
I was having the same problem. I was doing this in the cold so I used a hair dryer to warm it up and it helped. Also the male end can be disconnected from the junction box if you pull toward the female end. There is a little sliding rack it sits on. The wire connecting the male end to the junction box will keep you from moving it around too much, but this will still allow you to rotate the connection so you can use two hands to pull the connect apart with your thumb on the tab.
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!
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.
Good stuff. Liked the “give the old That ain’t going nowhere. Dad tug” part😂👍
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.
Great video! Quick change, test drive, no messages
This video was so helpful it took me 10 minutes.
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
Job done successfully!! Thanks to your precise step by step instructions, great video!! BAM!
me watching & replacing my own battery after the dealership told me $430. 😂😂😂😂😂 I ain’t said nevermind to a person so quick
This was perfect instruction ! Thanks for posting !
Thank you for this awesome video!
Do you recommend replacing the battery every two years or every 100k miles driven?
Car batteries are drain faster these days thanks to so much electronics put onto the car.
Third video I've watched on this process and is the best of the 3. The engineers who designed this fiasco need to find a new career.
Very thorough instructions, thank you!! Also works on a 2018+ GMC Terrain
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
THANK YOU! This video made changing my battery EZ PZ! Step by step, QUICK and thorough! 🎉
Your knowledge of a simple task made even easier, is greatly appreciated. 🤘😃👍
Helpful video with great angles including the rear connector
Thank you! Made my life super easy tonight!
Thanks so much for this video, I got stuck on a couple of things and your video solved it appreciate your making this
Thank you! Changing mine now and so funny my dash is giving me the same error signs with the start stop
Thank you very much for your video, it was very useful to me
THANK YOU.. Explained without making a big deal about it. Again, THANK YOU.
Thank you! Excellent step by step! Changed my battery this morning! Boom baby! 🤓🤩👍🏻👍🏻
same here, it worked like a charm :)
Thank you so much I followed it step by step and it turned out beautifully
Excellent video step by step got it done under 15 minutes a
Thank you and you saved me a lot of time today.
Great video, should have paid attention, I busted the negative terminal by over opening it 😢
Excellent instructions - made an unsure chore a more pleasant experience.
Thanks for your video it was a major help
You are the man, great video. Thankyou subscribed and liked
Great video
It helped a lot
Thank you😊
This is the best tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks for making this!
This was an excellent tutorial, keep it up!
May Lord Bliss you..excellent vid,simple and clear with all concerns..
You safe us lot of $..🙏
Baled me out! Excellent! Thank you.
Great video. I would just add disconnecting the plus wire and opening the junction box lid before lifting the junction box.
Thanks, Bro
Great instructions, huge help! Thanks!!!
Thank you for posting this video. It was a very big help.
perfectly descriptive video
Great instructional video. Well done
Thank you sir ! , i just changed my battery.
Brother this is verbatim what I had going on with my vehicle.
Did you keep memory alive using a car memory saver? If so what did you use?
I did not. Was not an issue for me, memory was not lost during the process.
Thank you, you save my day, and money too.
Thanks this saved me 200 dollars
My Chevy dealership wanted over $400 to change the battery. No, I'm not kidding.
Here it was 350 for a 180 battery.
video was amazing! thank you!
Thank you so much!! Excellent video and explanation keep up the great work!!