Chevy Cruze Negative Battery Cable Replacement Walk Through | Stabilitrack Error | Radio On Off

[@DriveByReviews]

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[@sticky1946]

Will u upload dawn of titans gameplay again

[@jeremypayton3567]

Why did u replace it What was your car doin before you Replaced it my mom have the same car And it don’t start needs jumps

[@DriveByReviews]

@@jeremypayton3567 I start talking about my cars symptoms at 4:50 it didnt need a jump start but it was making the radio cut out, had stabilitrack error message come on, and power steering would go off randomly.

[@patriciahobbs9646]

Gotta ask did it end up working and do you still have the Chevy and how many miles do you have on it now

[@DriveByReviews]

@@patriciahobbs9646 still works great, 170k+ miles now. never had electrical problems again.

[@riverkale2899]

I have been watching your Cruze videos for years and it has saved me hundreds on repairs. My Cruze is now experiencing the same issues and I have ordered the parts from the links you put in the description. Your videos are easy to follow and the commentary is amazing. You are a hero, good sir!

[@DriveByReviews]

glad to help, every dollar counts these days. thanks for watching and the props!

[@betterbprepared]

I know this video is a couple of years old, but it helped me with my issue with my 2012 chevy Cruze. The radio was flickering, the StabiliTrak was throwing an error off and on, the power steering would even go out on occasion. I also had my key get stuck in the ignition and I had to use a screwdriver to release it. I replaced the negative battery cable and the issues seem to be fixed. Thanks for the video, it definitely helped me!!

[@DriveByReviews]

you're welcome 😉 this was one of those labor of love videos. I knew it would help people for years to come but technically it has nothing to do with my channel

[@lentalee2988]

@@DriveByReviews thank you so so so much.. god bless you

[@DriveByReviews]

@@lentalee2988 may God bless you too 🙏

[@sparkzz5367]

This happened to me when I was on a freeway exit ramp my damn power steering went out

[@legendaryweiner7262]

Yeah another year later and it helped me with my 2014 Cruze

[@slrrt]

I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze! And I did this today and it fixed the issue I was having. Shoutout out to you man! Thanks!

[@Trackpad12]

Just saved $700 for this repair. Bought the cable and 20 mins of my time. Thanks!!!

[@DriveByReviews]

700!? these repair prices are getting insane! good work getting diy

[@Trackpad12]

@@DriveByReviews yeah dealer wanted 700+ dollars they estimated about 3 hours of work! Haha after this I cannot trust them again.

[@mitesharora649]

Thank you very much for the video, I visited a mechanic, but he couldn't identify the issue. And I have been searching on my own and bumped to your video. Thank you for providing detailed information.

[@robbutterfield2357]

This video was great.Showed me the problem & how to fix it.Had to find the part on line.The Auto shops around me didn't have it or couldn't find it.Took 4 days for delivery & 10 minutes to change & my car is now running great again.Thank you so much.

[@kiethcrum8858]

Thank you very much! Not only was this the most helpful video I saw about this issue, but the humor was much appreciated.

[@troyjones7636]

Just made the repair this morning. Same symptoms power steering going out, radio turning off and on and all the lights in the dash. Very informative video

[@AlexJones-pi2wp]

I’m having all the exact same issues you’re talking about, my radio dash lights continuously flash at night when the head lights are on, the headlights occasionally will flicker and my radio turns off randomly when I’m driving. The second I get home and turn my car off, I lose all power to my car, nothing turns on, not even the overhead lights in the cabin, little did I know, I mess with the cable a little bit and it works again, only to shut off on me not even after one full drive. I replaced the negative battery cable with the link you gave us and my 2012 Chevy Cruze works perfectly! You’re seriously a life saver! Just saved me hundreds on a repair I could do myself for a little over 40 dollars! Thank you!

[@Th3unkownguy4113]

Have you replaced the negative cable? I’m having the exact same issue in my Cruze

[@talleyho758]

I drive a 2013 chevy cruze ltz and my car had no power, like there was no battery... I changed out the negative battery cable and thanks to this review... yeah, it started right up, my check engine light is off and driving like a champ! I appreciate this review, two thumbs up...

[@DriveByReviews]

glad to help, this one can lead mechanics on a wild goose chase 😉

[@ronmelliad7327]

My 2016 has died on me a few times recently out of nowhere! Is it what happened to you too?

[@TNR_Rachel]

I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze, and these issues have been going on basically since I got the car in 2015! I've taken it to the dealership numerous times, but since the problems happen intermittently, I could never prove it. Last week the power steering went out while I was rounding a corner. Scared me. I ordered the negative cable that you have linked from Amazon, got the bolt for the ground cable yesterday from Autozone, and the whole thing took about 10 minutes to swap out. Thank you so much for posting this! You really helped me out.

[@DriveByReviews]

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[@DrewJmsn]

This also applies to the 2016 Limited model since that's just a leftover 2015. I have a driving school with several Cruzes and videos like yours are such a big help. Thank you for posting! Gonna change out a negative battery cable now!

[@bazthegoon]

Thanks! I was about to ask about my 2016 LT. My radio has been going on and off while driving. My stabilitrak light came on one time before as well.

[@TheBearGrylz]

My wife and I don’t have much money. Your video and the links below just saved us a lot of time and money. I can’t say thank you enough. Much love. Keep doing what you do. I’m gonna like and subscribe.

[@DriveByReviews]

You are very welcome. yes, this video especially was made out of love for the brethren. I was busy in a new place, new job but it is a very simple repair that seems will plague all Cruze owners one day. We work hard for our income, it's horrible to be robbed of it one way or another. good work finding the information for yourself!

[@TheBearGrylz]

Yea I was scratching my head for months wondering what was wrong w her stereo. Aux and phone music didn’t work. Etc. this video saved us sooo much trouble. Install took all of ten mins.

[@TheBearGrylz]

Yea I was scratching my head for months wondering what was wrong w her stereo. Aux and phone music didn’t work. Etc. this video saved us sooo much trouble. Install took all of ten mins.

[@LamontMcLaurinJr]

Thanks for the video, I ordered using your link, replaced the chord, and now my car is happy 😃

[@livingthedream335]

Thanks for the review, it was exactly what I needed! My daughters 2014 Cruze had no power at all and the ignition key would not come out. I was able to get the key out using a screwdriver in the slot under the steering wheel. I then tried jumping the battery to no avail. The car sat overnight and the next day started right up - strange... I will be taking the car to my Chevy dealer to have the negative battery cable replaced per the June 2015 bulletin (14311B). Again your help is greatly appreciated!!!

[@jotymangat92]

You gonna break your ignition switch if you again try to take out the key with screw driver if it stuck in ignition when battery died just connect your with any other car with jumper cable and try to turn the key it will them come out as normal.

[@mannygoat1115]

Great video! Helped me fix all my problems. My car had trouble starting up, it’d trip my power steering, traction control, radio, stabilitrac, and security system. My turn signals would also have problems but this seemed to solve it all

[@amandacardenas1969]

Manny Goat this is exactly what’s happening to mine all those light popping up as well as the power steering going to try this hope it works...

[@michaellott7122]

Me too Manny.

[@mizzle1788]

Getting mine tommorow hopefully my stabilitrack and power steering stop popping up

[@mizzle1788]

Does it have to be an exact GM replacement or can I get the one from AutoZone

[@michaellott7122]

@@mizzle1788 my TCS light and stabiltrac light are still popping up, think it may be my key battery?? The car is actually forced into idle mode when these lights pop up as well. Really weird.

[@zalonisap]

I watched the whole thing even though I don't own this vehicle just to hear/see you do your walk through thang! 😎

[@DriveByReviews]

hah, thanks Zalon, nice thing is most negative battery cables operate the same so now you can do it all yourself ;)

[@JoseVargas-gq4nr]

Guy is awesome. Here is my problem with 2013 Chevy cruze. I originally noticed that the right side turn signal would not function all the time along with horn. Sometimes neither of them would work. Along with those issues I also found that wipers would come on when horn was pressed. Then to make things worse the wipers would stay in different areas of windshield when I would turn them off. I went ahead and ordered new Ground cable and installed. All the previous problems went away. Thx to vid all problems repaired. And just to think I was going to take vehicle to dealer. Wow did u save me money. Thx buddy

[@DriveByReviews]

you're very welcome 😉

[@fateofnate]

Thanks for the good info, this is exactly what was going on with my car. Replaced the cable now the stereo doesn't turn off and on, as well as the stabilitrack and power steering don't go out. Thanks a Bunch!

[@TheySaidWeSaid]

Fixed my 2015 Cruze today because of you. Seriously thank you.

[@hwertz10]

Thank you!!!! I have had the fairly intermittent radio cut, the stabilitrack/dash lighting up, and the power steering cut once or twice when it was doing it - when I hooked up a scan tool it indicated a code for "primary bus A" which sounded to me like a expensive-to-find wiring fault (or possibly bad component.) I guess technically it IS a wiring fault, but basically the easiest-to-fix one possible. Thanks!

[@feef94]

This video saved me hundreds of dollars for sure. Thanks man

[@DriveByReviews]

you're very welcome. just did a brake job on a 124 spider and saved 1700. always feel good working on my own car, glad you joined in the fun

[@brittdaniels1083]

​@@DriveByReviewsI need help

[@connerl5609]

My cars been having these same exact issues! So glad to have found this channel.

[@JoshuaPlatt-b6h]

Thank you for the video, got the new cable coming from amazon! I had the exact symptoms which I thought were so odd...easy fix!

[@jeffreyrowell5453]

Thanks for your help man! My 2015 chevy cruz is doing exactly that! Radio flickering on and off and losing power. I'm going to a gmc dealer first thing in the morning to purchase the negative wire. Hopefully they will put it on for me for free. If not I'll do it myself.

[@bd9099]

Why did you replace the cable, what was the symptoms? My car lights come on with no crank but when you turn the ignition key all the lights go off as the battery is death but the check engine light stays on

[@happy_fecker]

Great video! FYI: Bolt in July 2024 is now $9.99 on Amazon.

[@candiedear]

FYI the link to Amazon for the negative battery cable is correct! Amazon says “this does not fit your 2012 Chevy Cruze” but IT DOES FIT.

[@reanahkellogg7590]

Took me all of 5 mins to replace!! Thanks!

[@aminmehmed5460]

Very good job. What was the malfunction until I changed that cable? I hope the answer may be the same holiday I have

[@AngryBurrito69]

What is that side cable that connects at the top of the negative cable for and should I replace that side cable also ?

[@HiDefHDMusic]

Ahhhhh I thought I was gonna have to run a whole cable from the stereo to the battery this is so much easier! I should’ve done this years ago when I first started having problems hopefully it works

[@krayzietj]

Did it

[@Bri1980D]

Thank you so much!! Super easy to change over and hoping this solves the stabilitrak/traction control warnings, possessed stereo and the rough idling. 👍👍

[@clintcompose]

Briana Darbyshire did it work?

[@jimmykeith7542]

If not. Reduced power can also be valve cover. The pvc valve built into it fails. Results in loss of power. Multiple dash lights. Sounds like a mini air compressor when running

[@Ryan-rr5fg]

Dude, you’re awesome, thank you so much for making this easy!

[@bernice929]

I’m going to try this because my 2014 is having all the issues that you just mention

[@DriveByReviews]

@@bernice929 go for it, easy cheap solution that may solve it all. Wish all problems had an easy solution like this.

[@hector2403]

Did you un plug the battery completely or the positive was still connected.

[@kathrynflattery3724]

Do you know if you can get this bolt at a Napa store or like Autozone or O’Rileys? I have to do this ASAP and not sure I can wait for Amazon to deliver the bolt next week. Thank you!!

[@michaelduncan232]

Thx for the video. My 14 is doing the same thing.

[@DriveByReviews]

many of us had to deal with this. sad mistake from chevy oem design. lucky we have the internet these days 😉

[@crlaw75]

Easy to follow instructions.

[@rafaelcabrera4787]

Thank you man, good tip on the negative battery cable, but what happing w the cable? is not is broken and not is loose.

[@iyelawolf2196]

It's just faulty. This issue happens to almost every single Cruze so it's just a thing that happens

[@TheAntonioGuy]

We want more wsop please I loved the series carry on

[@kevinpicur7739]

I have a Chevy Captiva 2007 2.0 diesel,it has a hard start,but the seond start is that starts the engine.Its crancking but it cannot start the engine.But when finally starts,that day its easier to start.But the next day is the same(hard intermittent start)could it be poor grounding?

[@aronsil9333]

what makes you to change the negative battery cable?

[@justynsingh4816]

Do you need the new bolt or can you use the old one?

[@corsaazul]

Thanks. I agree, I added a second new cable instead of changing, but solved my lights blink fault. Just in case, now I'm experiencing a charging issue. I start engime and it go on charging on 14.5 volts, ok, But then, after a minute it goes down to 12.5 and stays this way. If I repat, it do the same. No idea what can be happening. Greetings from Argentina. Cruze LT 2014 (Korea).

[@Sabs761010]

did you find the issue it is happening to me right know, encontraste la falla me esta fallando la carga despues de desconectar el cable negativo por un mantenimiento que hice?

[@corsaazul]

Estuve averiguando y es un comportamiento normal. El regulador administra la carga y no siempre carga en 14 como los autos viejos. Si elmsuto requiere más consumo ahí si aumenta el voltaje de carga. Así que nonesnum problema, sino que así trabaja. Podés probar de prender el aire, luces, etc y seguro ahí sube. Saludos.

[@Sabs761010]

@@corsaazul hola amigo, el problema en mi Cruze 2011 es que tengo prendido el testigo de la batería en el tablero señal que no esta cargando el alternador.😭

[@kevinhughes6010]

will this cable work for the 2013 sonic with the same engine?

[@chalinoahuesoduro5566]

Whats the diffrence between the old cable and new cable? Is it updated or just cause of corrosion?

[@jleep2017]

They are well. Know to have problems with that cable. Like a bad crimp from the factory. It has messed up alot of people's car.

[@shannonrae9955]

I have a question. What is the part number to the cable that goes with the negative battery cable? Not the negative cable, but the cable that goes into the sensor? I cannot find it anywhere online. Any help will help me so much. Thank You!

[@candiedear]

Very helpful. We’ll see if this works!!

[@coreyflynn9333]

Thanks I have a buick verano and the radio keeps deciding it wont start up. No other issues, wonder if this is related since it is based on the first gen cruze. I will have to see if its the same cable and if so just replace it.

[@DriveByReviews]

Mine started with the radio, when it progressed to killing the whole dashboard while driving I had to address it. A very odd issue to diagnose, luckily it's well known on the cruze

[@coreyflynn9333]

@@DriveByReviews Great thanks. I did take a look yesterday and the ground cable does look very similar. I also noticed it started just this week as the temps started to drop below 20 degrees. I was reading over a Buick forum where others have said the same thing, their radio stopped working in low temperatures. I believe it is going to warm up this week so I may hang tight to see if it happens still and address it if its not fixed.

[@Sabs761010]

hi, the thin battery ground cable what is for?

[@Squishypeachh]

This happens to my 2016 Chevy Cruze..

[@wicked207]

I've been replacing tons of stuff trying to fix my issues with my 2011 ltz cruze. Stabilitrac service traction controll, service air bag blah blah warnings like crazy and jf it turns out to be just the damn battery cable I'm gonna be p!ssed lol I've had to replace to burn coil packs from having this issue and the dealership never once mentioned a bad negative battery cable... well I'm trying this right away

[@DriveByReviews]

let me know how it goes. This is pretty much the common story. Stealership will replace the whole infotainment system before even considering it. It's why I posted this video; it's not my channels focus but I can't stand people getting taken advantage of due to lack of knowledge.

[@rm125s1]

Why did you not disconnect the positive before beginning work?

[@sufianabuahmad7781]

I have been having my power steering and stabilitrak and traction control go off randomly and severely most times , I think this might be the fix I need Update : it worked for like 2 weeks then the issue came back with a vengeance. At this point might have ruined my ECM, also my wiring harness is showing up as a issue. Really debating just selling.

[@Tominator313]

My 14 is a money pit POS! I'll NEVER own another GM product again!

[@MattxAmazing]

The ground wire that screws in on the right of the terminal just broke on mine. What should I do?

[@emiliovelasquez417]

Does it fit a 2014 Chevy Cruze LTz

[@HAVEY723]

Hey just wanted to say thank you!

[@GH-vz3wd]

What about a 2016 model because I have similar problems. My car turns off randomly and says service airbag, service power steering then it doesn't turn on for a while and the radio stays on even when the keys out of the ignition and other times it starts right up

[@RaneshaLynnette]

What if the ground housing cable is the one that’s messed up

[@Hey_its_Koda]

My moms 2015 chevy cruze is acting funny. Just got the oil feed line replaced and head valve cover gasket replaced its all good. NOW her radio is flickering off and on and the turn signal wont make that clicking noise while turning. Sometimes the car wont chirp/honk when locking the doors. That stability track flicked on and off while the radio was flicking on and off.

[@matthewvelez5531]

Duuude you need more WSOP, those videos are hilarious haha

[@RobertJohnson301464]

I appreciate you bro thanks I have 2012 Buick Verano and it helped

[@ronmelliad7327]

My 2016 Cruze LTZ has died on me a few times out of nowhere. Any suggestions?

[@YhwachTheOne]

Where have you been?

[@rollednatural20]

Thank you!!! Very much!!!!

[@bulldogtonyyt1116]

Bet it won't fix mine! I got so mad I burned it in the driveway! Not really, but I'm awfully tempted to do it! 🙄

[@thecorvus100]

What have you been up to? Long time since you posted a vid.

[@Jason-rl9gf]

you dont play dot anymore?

[@michaellott7122]

Um, well awesome video as usual, but can I just pick up this bolt at like a local auto parts store? I mean it is just a bolt, lol.

[@DriveByReviews]

technically OEM is setup for engineered conductivity considered on all metals involved. But lots of DIYers just avoid zinc covered and go with stainless and say no issue if not coated.

[@michaellott7122]

@@DriveByReviews wow was unaware. Always so much more involved than I think when it comes to fixing cars. Wouldn't of even known there is a specific metal involved even in the bolt. What is OEM? And Diy? coated stainless steel may work?...okay.

[@DriveByReviews]

@@michaellott7122 DIY- do it yourself, oem - original equipment manufacturer, and sorry I meant not coated like the zinc

[@michaellott7122]

@@DriveByReviews all good. I'm just going to wait for the new bolt to come in, and will be looking to get a Toyota next. Not no Chevy, ha.

[@joshsouthard349]

Thanks for this video!

[@gilsonmonteiro4377]

Qual função desse fio fino junto ao cabo negativo?

[@queenmoebetter6470]

Thanks so much just subscriber 1-2-21

[@jaemesm6204]

Thanks Mate!

[@bazthegoon]

What about a 2016 LT

[@charliebrown2813]

Chevy trax 2018 has the same problem including turbo oil line ..and wheel hub goin out🤦🏽

[@tonystarks7109]

I have a 2016 impala lt 3.6 and im having the same problem

[@anit15012]

Let us know how much it cost to replace the head light when it breaks from sitting on it. Otherwise good video

[@lashoncoleman4924]

I have had enough with my cruze. She will be traded in soon.

[@MrStefanjaden13]

Whats was wrong with it

[@bradicolliflower1441]

Took mine to a dealer and they replaced it for free. Did not help my issues. Any other idea what it could be?

[@clint7849]

Legend 🇦🇺👌

[@mariscalf2412]

When I turn my ac on, car idles rough and shuts off. Can this be the problem?

[@krvdead4644]

I did this and my lights came back on, any help?

[@Trapboybarry]

Anybody what size is the screw that goes on the battery cable I dropped mines in the engine 🤦🏾

[@sarahthenacho]

I replaced mine and im having the same issue still, any ideas?

[@Kjlahrens]

Bro, did you figure anything out. My stabilitrack and traction control are still out after replacing my negative battery cable. I’m wondering if we HAVE unplug and plug in the sensor that’s connected there

[@frankderryberry1412]

It bothers me that no one tests these cables? What is the correct way to test them? How do you know the replacement isn't the same tired shit?

[@iyelawolf2196]

You dont know, but my original one didn't go out for 40k miles. And tbh a $20 repair after 40k miles is not a huge deal. But the non gm cable might be fine im not sure

[@Tominator313]

Bought open box OEM cable from Amazon...less than 6 bucks. Same problems! Bought a 6G battery cable. Ran it parallel...then jumped the car! Nothing! Hit the start button and everything turns off! The battery is at 12.7 volts....and passes a load check...Guess I'll try a shotgun next!

[@austinevinger8102]

Replaced the cable and the problem still persists. Now I’m thinking it might be a bad radio but I don’t know.

[@joshmiller6348]

Any one know the socket wrench size in mm?

[@aminmehmed5460]

I have a Chevrolet Cruze 2011 model diesel 163BS two days ago the radio broke, then the rear sensor, then the right turn light, although I changed the bulb, but to no avail. I hope someone who knows this problem tells me because I live in France and few understand American cars

[@DriveByReviews]

oh wow a cruze in France, nice 👍 did you replace the negative battery cable?

[@carlosgarces4635]

dealership wants to charge close to $500 just to do this repair. Shame on them

[@shadowsonic9908]

Play sonic forces!

[@hamoudben6546]

L'ecriture nous gene de voire ce quil fait le monsieur

[@RobertJohnson301464]

If it not the cable what could it be ?

[@ElProfeMoto]

Alternator

[@RobertJohnson301464]

Well bro that what is was the cable but you forgot to tell us to undo both cable for to work lol but my car is good now thanks

[@kimberlyvillegas7588]

@@RobertJohnson301464 what do you mean by undo both cables??

[@RobertJohnson301464]

@@kimberlyvillegas7588 just make sure that all of them are fixed tight tight

[@simplegamer8900]

If u have a cases like that..just go to your nearest dealership and it is free of charge parts and labor..that special coverage up to 190k odo

[@dvinedzine7281]

Very good video quality. With your help, I was able to do this with my 2013 Malibu and I am a girl :-) The parts look identical. Can you do a video showing how to remove the sensor from the plug @ 2:34 also? A new sensor came with the new cable and I want to replace it as well. Here is a link to my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGG2cqCPpsp8jZY Thanks again!

[@dancurrier6421]

it doesn't fix the problem at all. I just replaced mine still have same problem on my dashboard service traction control and stability control

[@graciep5516]

Chev should be ashamed of themselves. I have been dealing with electrical issues for a fucking year....dealership is about as much help as tits on a board. I bought and got help changing the negative wire on the battery cost me 77.00. All issues are fine. What a money grab dealership hummed and hawed

[@DriveByReviews]

yeah it's bad, no work ethic often I'm finding. If I was a mechanic I would do what I could to know everything about my profession to be the best mechanic possible not some floozie working in a dealership that doesn't know Jack about what I'm doing

[@Fahrlosbigq]

i never understand why they build so fuuking cars like that that fu me up because i have one ;D LTZ.

[@carlomango407]

My advice: dont buy a chevy in the first place. Buy a honda, toyota, subaru..

[@hamletgoris6578]

You 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 crazy

[@munkydI3]

I’ve had a Cruze for 5 years done so much work to it Had a lancer put 300k on it only normal maintenance

[@AllDayDavis]

I've had my 2014 Chevy Cruze since 2015 and have had no issues outside of normal maintenance costs. You'll never catch me buying some foreign car. Buy American buy Union

[@AM-Boluke1210]

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