How to FIX Complete loss of all electrical power on Chevrolet Cadillac Escalade (common problem)

If this video has saved you as much time and money as me please give it a thumbs up, also if you need these parts please use the links provided below. Here are two separate links for the negative and positive battery cables. These are the best prices I have found for these parts less the $100 for both OEM parts. Please use my links to help me out. Thank you kindly.
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Ground Cable ACdelco 22846471
www.amazon.com/dp/B00PM32Q02/...
Positive Cable ACdelco 22850357
www.amazon.com/dp/B009MVB4NK/...
This is the cable that routes from the battery located on the passenger side all the way to the main fuse box.
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This problem seems to be a common problem with Chevrolet Motors. Including but not limited to Tahoe, Denali, Avalanche and much more.
Parts and OEM numbers for 2011 Cadillac Escalade (FlexFuel)

[@johnclipper2164]

Thank you bro i swear this video brought tears to my eyes when i saw that copper peaking.. thank you thank you

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

Thanks man. It's guys like you that makes it worth it to have the internet! Thumbs up!

[@BASSMANJ5]

I can always depend on KZbin University

[@danger13k]

RICHIE RICH lmao

[@ryda3863]

Lol swea

[@ThelmaJack]

Yesssss.....

[@backoffjoe8347]

So glad I stumbled onto your video, I just got an 07 gmc, it will start but sometimes it clicks like a low battery and other times its totally without power but then comes back on.

[@user-jo7ov2or2v]

Thanks, I've already had the dash apart from when I fixed a rattle when the truck was new, so I remember the steps, not a big job, but there is no way I would have known what to do without your diagnosis. You're a life saver!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. Wish I could make a new better quality video to update this one.

[@letsgetit48]

THANK YOU. Just replaced my motor on my 09 Yukon Denali. So when I got no power I was about to explode. Went thru all fuses and relays. The negative terminal was the issue. Appreciate the video 💯

[@TweekerDan1984]

Cheers!

[@DarthDarklorD]

Been chasing my tail with this issue for over a year. a battery replacement made it go away for about 9 months. I started thinking the worst (BCM,PCM etc.) everything in my almost 2 decades of automotive experience was telling me "BAD GROUND" but since I had cleaned all the connections I ruled this out. 08 Tahoe Died today at the grocery store, after almost a year with the new battery and no issues. saw this video, shoved the negative wire into its terminal and gave it a wiggle. lights came on. had the wife crank it while I shoved the neg wire and got her home. Thanks Bro!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@DarthDarklorD I was in the same boat. I appreciate your story and feedback. Cheers to getting home safely

[@floman66]

Thanks so much for your video! I thought I was crazy because I would tell people at the auto store what was going on and it would never happen while I was there. Get home the locks would flick and the radio would go crazy. Then no power at all. You were correct, the ground cable is separating from the terminal. You are a life saver!!!!!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the feedback, glad it helped!

[@garbagemann9162]

Great video! Having this issue with my 2009 Escalade...thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome:)

[@512hav]

Thank you, I was in Mexico at a restaurant when my truck lost all power. Saw your video and was able to get my Silverado started.

[@balmoreCruz]

thanks man.great help the video.much appreciated and saved me all that money (2008 Suburban)

[@jeta8722]

Great video. Followed all the steps to fix my 08 Escalade.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome:)

[@dewittcorley4630]

I was having the same issue in my 2011 gmc sierra 5.3 . When i have issues with my vehicle i can always turn to Utube to get my answers because there will always be someone that has had the same problem as you. I want to thank this gentleman that made this video becsuse there are alot of people whao at the covid BS just dont have the 100$ an hour that the dealer charge. Thanks again to you who make and post these videos.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the compliment and the great feedback. It is very much appreciated.

[@2020msconstruction]

Great help! I was having the same issues and that was a huge help. Thank you.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your welcome 🙏

[@zaccooper87]

Play at 1.25x playback speed. Thank me later. This was same issue as my ‘16 Denali. No prior issues with vehicle and news battery. Cheaper options also available at Autozone/Advance Auto Parts/ O’reilly etc. Great video!

[@dcdrumming3888]

Thank you boss!!! You are the best I thought it was something else!!! My respects!! 🙌 🙏

[@masterofthepuppets99]

You rock dude. I just spent a few hours diagnosing this and your video confirms exactly what I found. For those reading this: while accelerating the transmission would shift rapidly in and out gear, doors lock and unlock rapidly. Finally it went stone dead as if someone removed the battery. I ran a continuity test on the negative battery cable and had nothing. After jiggling the cable around, I had continuity and the vehicle started right up.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@ozzman530]

can you detail between which two points you tested continuity?

[@TweekerDan1984]

I specifically test just the ground side of the battery terminal and following that grounding cable to the fire wall and frame. While having your voltmeter set to 12 V you would want to touch your red lead to the positive side of the battery and then start tapping your black weed to the negative side of the battery including different points throughout the engine the firewall or like bolts on the frame of the vehicle. You’d want to make sure when trying to test for this voltage that you aren’t testing on the top surface of paint because sometimes you can get a false reading. Please let me know if this is clear enough if not I will try to explain in a different manner. I did not test the continuity on these connections instead I was just testing for a strong 12volt connection though ground connections.

[@emmitti]

Thank you very much for posting this very helpful walk-through. MY 2010 Cadillac Escalade needed the cable replaced. If you would not have discussed/shown the lower portion of the vehicle's information detail, I would have been stumped as to the easiest way to get access to this ground wire. Much appreciation for taking time to post this and thanks once again!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for taking your time to share such great feedback. I’m glad the video helped you.

[@AlienGrade]

Man! after taking my Sierra too three Audio Shops in San Antonio you are the only one that could fixe my RVC Issue. Thank you!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Aliengrade glad it helped out, cheers!

[@phillipspain5650]

Just had this happen you helped me out a lot thanks

[@pjimpin]

Thanks man everybody with this issue really appreciates you taking the time to do all this!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback, I appreciate you.

[@jeremydixon5208]

Man you're a life saver this has been driving me crazy and finally got it fixed thanks to your video

[@TweekerDan1984]

That is great, I’m glad I was able to help. Cheers 👍

[@Hillbilly-Bob]

Thanks! I used both your links and bought both cables for my 2013 Sub.

[@tonyfisher2014]

Thank you so much. That does not look bad,changed battery,4 months later.back at it.. I'm changing it in the morning

[@stevenjenga7171]

This happened to me while driving,the truck lost power in the middle of the road.I checked fuses,alternator and other stuff but nothing seemed out of order. I quickly Googled and this video came up up first and it addressed my problem to a T Thank you profusely for being a savior in a time of dire need!!

[@TweekerDan1984]

steve njenga It seems to have helped so many, thank you for the comment.

[@bjornbohley]

Same happened to me... Shuts down power steering and all .. dangerous

[@stevedawkins6977]

Thank you very much for posting this video. My 2012 Yukon experienced the same problem yesterday. To condense a very long troubleshooting story, I connected my code scanner today to see if there were any codes. When I tried to turn on the ignition with the scanner connected, there was absolutely no power. I thought the scanner might have somehow blown a fuse or fried the electronics. I turned to KZbin and found your video. I connected my DVM to the stud on the battery connector, and checked a couple of grounding points under the hood. Both points read 7.5 volts, so I knew the problem was in the ground cable. After removing it from the battery, and squeezing the hex crimps where the ground wires enter the battery connector, the problem disappeared. I will replace the battery ground terminal at some point, but it was certainly a relief to find the problem was not in the electronics. Funny thing, the battery terminal and the copper cables that are crimped inside it look clean and bright. There was no evidence of discoloration or corrosion. I would not have suspected that connection as being the problem, based on a visual inspection. It was ironic that the ground connection gave out when I connected the code scanner.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for sharing! I know just replacing the terminal would have corrected the issue, but I decided to replace the entire ground cable just to cover my bases. I dealt with this issue for quite sometime before locating this exact problem and I’m happy my solution has helped so many people. I realize my video was not perfect quality but it did save me $3,500 from the shops estimated repair charges. Maybe all of the people that disliked my video were associated with dealers... thank you again for taking the time to comment.

[@josephpyatok6408]

thanks exactly what was going on my truck 2013 Chevy Silverado same exact ground cable and power cable I appreciate reveal

[@jerryhernandez5122]

KZbin is great. Quick and easy

[@mr.duanesharpe]

You’re right. I don’t get it either. I lost power and you’re right. TF is the deal with the cheap ass wiring on a luxury car!!!???!!! 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@donaldlucas8688]

Thank you so much this will save me a lot of money.

[@TweekerDan1984]

+Donald Eugene Lucas your very welcome 👍

[@DeMacChannel]

Sweet! It does help. Imma do that right now

[@KnightenDaise]

You rock, dude. It was exactly what you said it was. Damn negative cable. 🤘🤘

[@doughamilton5573]

You are the man! I had this problem happen while I was on vacation and this saved me a major headache. Bulletin said it might be a. Wiring harness issue at the transmission but that wasn't it. Thanks a ton!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Doug Hamilton, your very welcome, thank you for sharing. Glad it all worked out for you, cheers!

[@ronaldstaples5752]

I replaced each terminal clamp with gold plated clamps like audio nuts use. So far so good

[@mr.carter5056]

Just wanted to say thanks. Had this issue today and your video was a life saver!!!!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Mr. Carter your very welcome, I’m glad this helped. Thank you for your feedback.

[@TurnThemWheels]

Great video!! Appreciate part numbers and links in description to genuine GM parts. Awesome detail !!!

[@treys9123]

Thanks for the video! Our 2012 Suburban was dead AF, brand new battery too. I wiggled the ground and it came back to life. I ended up adding a new 4GA ground from the battery to the engine block and all seems well for now. I'll order a new OEM ground cable soon.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for sharing, let me know if you want any help locating the cable. The links below will at least give you a brief description of the cables.

[@ryanthomas7653]

Thank you brother! Helped me solve the shit the dealership failed to find in over 2 weeks of having our vehicle!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome, it seemed to be more then a year of dealership issues over here before I decided to start playing detective.

[@saltlife1834]

Same here...

[@mrlemons2074]

Hell yea, you helped me alot. Screw the dealer

[@beniceryanbalague7712]

Thanks for the video! I would never thought that would be a problem. I will upgrade the connectors to marine connections. I don't like spending money at the dealership lol. Thanks again!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome! 👍

[@jlitaker531]

Thank you this was my issue aswell. 2000 suburban.

[@OfficialBrofessional]

saved me some time and money thanks bro!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome.

[@denos.2688]

Thank you this helps someone who works at advance auto parts

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Deno S awesome! Thank you for sharing. What state are you in?

[@denos.2688]

Georgia

[@TweekerDan1984]

I was hoping it was local so I could come high five you! Lol

[@Play-yw8ck]

Thanks man having the same problems on my 2008 yukon

[@TweekerDan1984]

Please share if this fixes your problem👍

[@saltlife1834]

Thank you so much! I have a 2016 Escalade and I was driving like 90 on the freeway the whole thing blacked out for a second and then flickered and turned on! This has happened a few times and the mechanics at Cadillac couldn't figure it out. I did a 3 point turn quickly and it blacked out again. This has happened a few times. As this time it happened just sitting in my garage no power I called tow and while I was waiting I googled for answers and no one had anything on forums then I found this video! I called my Cadillac advisor as they were all stumped and I told them its probably the ground cable (which made perfect sense to me) and they said that it could def be it. When tow came they jumped me and it started, I drove it to dealership and the advisor opened the hood and went straight to the ground cable and he wiggled it was so loose. He said this had to be the probably it should do that and the other red side did not. I can't believe all those mechanics could not figure it out. Ridiculous. Im so thankful to find this as I love my escalade but was going to sell it as it is terrifying having your escalade blackout no power while your passing another car at 90 miles per hr. Thanks for sharing!! They are going to diagnose more tomorrow but I think we are good. Another weird thing the a/c would blow cold then warm air on and off for 10min as i drove to dealership.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Salt Life, thank you for sharing your story. Super glad you found answers to your problem. Also glad you are safe those are scary times to have the power black out.

[@gypsyrgboyz3356]

I was having the same problems my lights were flickering my door locks were flickering and my truck was losing power at even shut down on me on the freeway I had no lights and no power with my kids in the car thank you so much I appreciate this

[@TweekerDan1984]

Kevin Woods your very welcome!

[@saltlife1834]

Me too twice!

[@ramonayala1982]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! Fixed my problem on 1999 chevy tahoe.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

How long has it been since you fixed it and did it stay fixed????

[@ramonayala1982]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash like 3 weeks. Yes stayed fixed.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@ramonayala1982 Cool man,that's wassup,KZbin is a life saver...

[@ramonayala1982]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash it is bro. 😎🚛

[@robertalexis4625]

I just noticed this problem on my 1999 chevy tahoe new battery no power at all so which cable was it?

[@econney]

Wow, wish I found this video $1300.00 dollars ago. I could have replaced it myself and screw the dealer instead of him screwing me. My 2010 never produced a code so therefore the Cadillac dealer couldn't find a issue. The other shop I took it to got out code checker ,multimeter and started physically looking for a problem. Where they found the battery terminal ground cable with very high resistance and while the car would running the 175 mega fuse would arch occasionally. They replaced the cable and fuse, now all is well!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@TweekerDan1984]

Congratulations on the find, thank you for sharing. I wonder how many shops have use this video… take care 😉

[@thejpod77]

Dan, thank you for a great video. My wife and I just recently bought an 11 Escalade and this morning while taking the kiddo to school (sub freezing day) it started to freak out (doors lock/unlock, warning about side vehicle sensor service, no power at gas pedal, nav on/off, etc.) I had to pull over to see WTF, I messed with the battery cables, and all of a sudden all was good (other than needing to reset the clock). Figuring this is my issue (well at least with the Caddy), appreciate the video. Also saw Titus Will which made me think of home, was born and raised in Seattle (Mill Creek), and moved to Dallas about a year and a half ago.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your very welcome, thank you for the kind words.

[@christianfidelperez5687]

I'm having the same issue what is it

[@adrianacisneros9776]

By any chance that it said..service blind zone alert zystem?

[@BigDicChanney]

I replaced all of what was mention in the video and still had the same issue!!! but as long as it worked for you! Good Luck!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Sorry to hear that Tony, are you getting about 12.6 volts from your battery with the engine off?

[@TweekerDan1984]

If your multimeter is reading 12.6 volts at the battery then I would check power to ground from your main fuse box located on the driver side. If you aren't reading at least 12 volts then you know you have a bad ground. If the battery is not holding a charge around 12.6 volts I would replace the battery. Hope you figure it out.

[@wolfkixs9022]

TweekerDan1984 my 2008 Tahoe voltage is actually around 12 volts also, so guess it is the negative cable. It’s been wanting to stall on me and my dash and stereo turn off and back on

[@gusperez646]

Holy Smokes! This just happened this weekend. Took a nice long drive down to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco, Mex) and this happened in the middle of nowhere! Door locks jiggled , Electric Glitches etc. thought it was because it was too hot. (110 degrees) . Crossing the border this hot with no AC , family was not happy! Nor I. But thanks for the info and I know where to start. Have a trip to San Antonio soon and need this to be fixed... thanks

[@TweekerDan1984]

I hope it takes care of your problem 👍

[@gusperez646]

Hope so...

[@ameliafarrior9753]

Thank you, this video really help me.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your welcome.

[@gregsteptoe5335]

Thanks, that really helped !

[@brianscott3762]

Thanks Daniel! Lots of bad videos out there! Great content

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the positive feedback it is very much appreciated.

[@ddouty24]

My 2007 Yukon has been having this same issue. Complete loss of power, but the battery is fine. Just wiggled the ground cable a bit and power returned. Thank you!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Daniel Douty, glad it helped. A quick fix would be to simply replace just the terminal end instead of the entire cable.

[@codellgayden213]

Thank you man, I really appreciate you putting out this video. I'm having this problem with my 2014 Chevy Suburban. I think this will solve the problem. I had this same problem on my 07 Chevy Suburban too. I love GM products but I don't know why they haven't sorted out this problem from over 10 years ago.

[@saltlife1834]

Same for my escalade and my chec Malibu.

[@amareongang2247]

thank you my mom Escalade wouldn't tart until i watched this and i wiggled the screw and it started beeping and the finally it came on

[@ThePSO51]

Hey got the part from RockAuto because and replaced it so far so good I did a video on it as well. thanks for the info i hope my video will help as well as yours. Cheers!

[@jamestaylor1970]

Thank you for sharing

[@timothymcmanus8916]

I brought my Escalade to the dealer who said they never heard of the issue. I said "Really!?! I only found thousands of issues on-line". Worthless. Anyway, thanks for this, it helps!

[@TweekerDan1984]

+Timothy McManus thanks you for the comment, I'm glad this has helped so many.

[@brk49er]

yep, they are useless crooks, pretty much everyone of them. They wanted $880 to fix my cluster that went out at just over 50K miles.

[@bruteman45]

I cant attest to this because I use to work for chevy and can tell you that the dealer I worked for was not so good on fixing things super easy

[@ifuaintfirsturlast7551]

Every single one of my gm buds have known of this or experienced this 😆

[@danielramsey1959]

I soldered the end of my negative cable and ran a 6 gauge wire from the body bolt on top of that brace next to the battery down to the frame and connected the other end to the wedge clamp bolt on the neg terminal.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Is it still problem free????

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

i soldiered my negative at to top battery connect crimp. (as he showed) works ok now. Or a quick fix a big fat screw into that same negative wire crimp.

[@thuan4you]

Thank you for the video

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Thuan Duong your welcome, I hope it helped.

[@michaelniesen2125]

thanks, i was not sure if that went before ,or after the 175a fuse

[@mistertonygee]

Alright fellow cadillac friends, first thing you want to do is change out the Maxifuse 175A by the positive battery post or by the firewall,it's either or! I been trouble shooting mine with grounds and such to see if I get any sign of life and I switched out the Maxifuse and Walla! We have life on the lack, thank goodness! Try that before you get to the ground cables, if it's not that then continue to the ground wire by the battery and there's another by the firewall on the driver side that goes down aswell! Good luck!🙏👌👍

[@ThePSO51]

awesome thanks for the info my 2009 Denali has the "Dead" till you wiggle issue, ordered the OEM part from RockAuto. will get on it and hopefully is works

[@ThePSO51]

Yes it did work for me I will also be changing the positive as well shortly

[@ThePSO51]

@warriorpluto Hey bud no if you craw under and take off some of the plastic covers you can reach the bolt for the ground. But make sure you sand it all down before you reassemble it..

[@checkyourvibe4660]

Thx, you saved a lot of people some cash with this upload.

[@TweekerDan1984]

It was one of the first videos I created, if I could go back I believe the quality would be much better.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Yeah he really did,job well done....

[@claytonkeyes2793]

Thank you!!

[@fishn1127]

Thank you very much

[@jasondanner6630]

great video

[@cluke50]

Thank you for this video. My Escalade was randomly dying with complete loss of power.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Your welcome did this fix your issue?

[@cluke50]

@@TweekerDan1984 Yes. The ground cable was the issue.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@cluke50 Nice to hear...

[@j.morrison73]

Excellent deductive work. The Chevy Silverado has the same loss of power problems. Only with that, they replaced the two positive link ups. The short battery stub and the positive harness. Problem - stallout while turning. Near stallout changing lanes. In the middle of turning in the Lowes parking lot I loss my steering and brakes, was literately locked in my truck without power to the windows or doors. Turning the key off and on truck never made a peep. It returned to 'normal' after about seven minutes. It's damn lucky I was doing only 5-7 mph.

[@michaelshaffer1239]

Same exact issue for me in my '14 Silverado. Worried about getting t boned or breaking down at night with no hardzard lights. Going to replace the power leads and hope for the best.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Hello @Micheal Shaffer, will you share your results? Thank you and stay safe 👍

[@j.morrison73]

@@michaelshaffer1239 Not just the same symptoms but the same year & vehicle as mine. As I mentioned, they replaced the small short battery stub and the whole positive harness hookup. I would suggest you change the harness, see how the truck responds and if still a problem, then change the 'stub'. Looking over the two parts, I can see how the harness would be the main issue. The pins located inside the coupling are either mismatched or the metal used has low connectivity which becomes more advanced under temperature changes or more likely when jarred as riding over bumps or performing turns. For me it was the 'turning' that triggered most stall or near stall outs. On the smaller 'stub', I did notice that if I tightened down the bolt, it never really had a solid 'bite', making a tight bond to the battery post. It's quite possible to shave off a little 'meat' inside the area where the two sections greet the post, it may make a tighter fit. That or you may be able to place a small piece of sheet lead between the stub and the battery post itself. I'm very certain either of these corrections to the stub and replacing the harness will solve your problems. I've had no reoccurring problems when mine were replaced. Which brings to mind the lack of customer care / responsibility GM has towards their customers. These were definitely a recall at company cost problems. Worse, at customer life and injury risks.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for sharing 👌

[@jclark6895]

They also have a recall of some 14 silverados for this problem...you can do a vin lookup and see. Mine had the recall

[@satyrangel2730]

thank you 2009 ppv tahoe same problem

[@robertgallo3424]

Thank you

[@brianwilless1589]

Thanks for the video. I tested for power and there was. Then when the problem occurred I tested again and there wasn't. So surprised that disconnected batter could make the vehicle stall. I thought the alternator would then power it. Must be a computer thing. I took it off, cleaned, it and put it on tight and has been fine since. (positive cable)

[@brianwilless1589]

I looked at it again. Mine is a 95 burb. It has two cables (positive). One that goes to the fuse box and the other that goes to the starter and alternator it sits on top of the other. which was not making contact and so the alternator/starter was not making contact and not able to supply power to the system.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Nice job! Sounds like you were able to figure out your issue. Thank you for sharing.

[@hoobsgarage]

I never had any of these problems but my escalade has been sitting for about 3 weeks and I went to start it tonight and it was like it had a completely dead battery nothing at all, so I hooked up jump box and I got all my lights and everything back but wouldn't start, so I was gonna give it a good overnight charge and the charger kicked off in like 5 minutes saying battery was full. So I am gonna try this now thanks for posting this detailed vid i'll write back to let anyone looking know if it fixed my issue as well.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you, I’ll be looking forward to see if this is your issue. 🤞🏻

[@jqahir]

Was this your problem?

[@TweekerDan1984]

jay day was this directed to me or @nicklucas?

[@jqahir]

@@TweekerDan1984 to nick cause he said his car wouldnt start. I'm dealing with the same issue my Escalade wont start and 2 mechanics couldn't figure it out. Now another mechanic is saying it's the bcm.

[@hoobsgarage]

I am so sorry guys I thought I I wrote back with an update, kinda like when you answer a text mentally but forget to actually type it and send it lol. Mine was just a bad battery. Battery was so trashed it wouldn't jump or even take a charge that's why my charger was kicking off after 5 minutes. Autozone tested it the machine said replace battery so took a new one home and no problems since. I'm sure your mechanics have checked the battery though I hope your able to figure out something.

[@therealmarkey]

Had same exact symtoms on an 08 escalade. I replaced the negative battery cable fixed all problems. It looked like the small lead going to the frame was a little carroded and there was not a good connection there. Thanks for the help great video.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Is it still problem free????

[@robertbrady8855]

I have the exact same problem with my 2008 Escalade. It is interesting that I do the exact same thing to get the vehicle running. I popped the hood, wiggled the ground cable while pressing the button on my remote and that always worked. So to day I googled "Escalade loosing ground connection" and found your video. Thanks for confirming my suspicions and for your excellent video on how to fix the problem! The big question is "Why didn't the Cadillac mechanics find the problem". This vehicle has been looked at by GM mechanics several times and they couldn't figure out why it was happening. Thanks again!

[@TweekerDan1984]

+Robert Brady thanks for the comment. I had the same issue with the dealer not locating this problem and charging an arm and a leg. I imagine maybe the dealers are why I have a few 👎🏻. I'm happy to have helped so many people.

[@cydneyhymas6591]

I have a 2011 SRX. That’s having control panel issues. Everything goes hey wire. Wonder if this might be my problem as well

[@lennydelvecchio7716]

I don't understand why you need to press a button (Does it matter which button?) on your remote. Why can't you just leave a door open and watch for the dome light to come on?

[@mrrmsfucker146]

Can you tell me how to turn car on after battery replacement. It won't start now.

[@norman7179]

@@lennydelvecchio7716 Pressing the remote start while wiggling the cable will indicate when you have a good connection because the engine will start to turn over.

[@DeMacChannel]

Thanks

[@angelaconner6133]

You are awesome, dear. The way you explained everything was really understandable? Is that a word? Anyways, just wanted you to know. God Bless.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Angela Conner, thank you for the kind feedback. I appreciate you, God bless.

[@zdzichzcan2808]

I have GMC it is good to know encase thanks

[@KhaiVanUSA]

Someone want to lean from you. Thank you

[@user-qd9yz9us6b]

Having this issue! Hopefully this helps

[@TweekerDan1984]

If you need any other assistance please feel free to reach out. I am able to find both cables for less then $150, although the ground cable was the culprit.

[@Nitakola99]

This helped immensely! Thank you. 2011 Chevy Silverado. I checked those bolts and no voltage to either and 12.5 at the battery post. I'll replace the cable and let you know if that's my problem. All of the shops I checked with won't even listen to me (probably because I'm a female) so I'll end up spending $500 just to have them tell me it's my battery cable after they do their research!! So I'm going to change it myself.

[@TweekerDan1984]

You got this!!! Most shops will recommend replacing the main fuse box to repair the issue, by only replacing the cables you will save a few thousand dollars.

[@Nitakola99]

@@TweekerDan1984 So I decided to replace the fuse on that fusible link and taaa daaa, it lit up like a christmas tree. Your video helped me narrow it down and just because I'm lazy, I decided to take the easy way ($5) and cheapest first. Thank you again.

[@abelcorrea8881]

@@TweekerDan1984 That's exactly what they recommended to do. Pay to have them replace the fuse panel and ground cable.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Linda McPherson has this continued to work for you?

[@Nitakola99]

@@TweekerDan1984 Actually my problem was something different. However I did replace the fusible link on the positive cable. When I tested the bolts on the positive cable I had voltage on one (from the battery) at 12.5 v and 0 at the other. The issue with my brake lights was actually a safety switch under the dash the name of that part escapes me at this moment, but it was the switch that requires you to step on the brake to start the vehicle and to move the vehicle in and out of Park. Long story short my power issue was the fusible link on the battery and my stuck in park problem was that switch.

[@MsBozo1234]

some find the ground wire on the firewall on drivers side is faulty, wise ti check it

[@kurtschneider9402]

Just replacing the (-) battery terminal lug was corrected the Total Power Loss for my 07 Silverado. When it would happen I could just jiggle the end of the cable at the battery to restore power. Didn't see the logic in buying another OEM cable to go bad, just a $10 fitting at AutoZone. I just used a 12V test light. I had a bright light from post to post on the battery. But I could barely get the lamp to light if I went to the ground post on the engine to the (+) terminal. I ran a jumper from the (-) battery terminal to the ground post on the engine. Immediately got power back.

[@marisolgalvan308]

How to find the main fuse on my 2015 suburbant

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Hey Kurt,thanks a lot my man,much appreciated I'm getting ready to buy an ESV real soon,any other significant problems you had to deal with????

[@samgural4340]

What does that fitting look like? I’m having a similar problem.

[@evaristoa-team9819]

You ran a "jumper"?

[@torisims3419]

I swear I’m going threw the same thing just found out I need to replace the negative one Did troubleshooting this morning cus I lost power to the truck moved the negative cable and everything started to work now I know what I gotta do now thanks buddy

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT video,I'm gonna buy one of these real SOON,thanks a lot for the great information....Any other problems with this vehicle???? Oh yeah I just subscribed,keep the great information coming...

[@TweekerDan1984]

MERCEDESBENZS600 S500 This has been the only major issue for the vehicle. 👍

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@TweekerDan1984 That's definitely a great thing to hear...

[@TweekerDan1984]

Do you need assistance tracking down the correct parts, I may be able to help.

[@tjjkrunner1232]

this just started to happen on my 07 tahoe.... glad I found your post... yet I have already replaced the conector at the alternator, the alternator and the battery... I have it at a friends shop right now with an anti theft code.... going to buy the ground cable today and replacing it... I will let you know how it goes

[@TweekerDan1984]

Please share your results. I hope this helped!

[@tjjkrunner1232]

I replaced the cable last week on Tuesday.... so far so good....

[@TweekerDan1984]

You still doing good? I hope this fixed your problem for good;)

[@tjjkrunner1232]

yes, no problems since the fix... thanx for the post on how to fix

[@jamesbarlow8348]

my 2012 gmc yukon turns off and on when im going down the road bit after a minute or so i crank it back up and its good to go.. so if i replace just the negative cable it should solve the problem?

[@kareem.j8467]

I got the positive to hot and start to burn 🔥

[@wulfclaw4921]

My truck is older '02. Same thing- no power to anything at all ! Battery good. With key off there is a buzz under drivers side dash maybe from-or behind the little fuze panel. Nothing works though, no lights, horn, nothing. I dont know if it is a relay but the ignition is worn out too. Anyone had this prob. Oh- when The buzz is goin on, if I flip on headlights it stops, but headlights still don't come on. Anyway, thanks for the Intel on this, Wulfy

[@TweekerDan1984]

Have you check for a ground connection, The chassis grounds have issues on many issues.

[@sumpalpop]

I know this is a 6 year old video but it helped me today. Having the problem of the positive wire overheating from the terminal to the main fuse box and can't find a replacement online.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Sumpalpop, It seems to still be a very common problem. What is the year make and model of your vehicle maybe I can help. Also would need to know the engine size.

[@sumpalpop]

@@TweekerDan1984 5.3 2011 chevy tahoe. Man I appreciate the help even if you can't find anything this video at least helped me explain it so thanks again!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@sumpalpop which trim? LS, LT, LTZ or PPV?

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Sumpalpop I believe this is the correct part. www.amazon.com/dp/B005OVKJSS/?tag=tweekerdan198-20

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Sumpalpop, I went through our local Chevrolet dealer and this was the part I came up with. Please let me know if it is not correct and I will continue to try to find the correct part.

[@matthewcortes3786]

In going to try thos tonight. Yesterday my sierra started going nuts the door locks would lock and unlock like crazy the truck was shifting from drive to park while driving and very little power to accelerate. Then when I shut the truck off and tried to start it again there was absolutely no power no lights nothing. Tried it again a minute later and it started. Hope this works for me!

[@johnzambrano1759]

Thanks bro. Im about to go check this. I was driving and evrything went crazy all my lights and locks going off and on. And now i wrnt to lock my doors and no power

[@TweekerDan1984]

That sounds like the same issues we had. Fingers crossed for you.

[@Skippaway]

Unfortunately, my 2008 Caddie ESC in the shop before I watch this video. Cruising 65mph on the highway when i lost all power, pull to the shoulder and after 10 minutes power came back. Scary stuff.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Skippaway Oh man that happened a few times, that is very scary. What did the shops quote you?

[@Skippaway]

@@TweekerDan1984 Hey Dan, totally missed your reply. The Caddy shop cost 279.02 for parts and labor!

[@TweekerDan1984]

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[@elainehernandez610]

One time i hit the battery terminals and it went on. But not today, freaking stranded at the local super market. Sometimes i would mess with the power seats and it would get its power back. This sucks, money's tight. Living in my 2 tahoes for about 5 months. My 98 seems to be hanging in there😏😒

[@rkhouston]

2013 Avalanche * I am not a mechanic*! Two days ago I started having this problem. I checked the - side of the battery (FYI, just had a new battery installed ) and found the - side was loose. I removed it and wrapped electric tape around that 1/8th inch gap, tighten it down good working fine now! Prior to this I reved the truck up to 3000 rpm for 30 secs and that recreated the short, did this three times. Dash started flickering radio turned off and on. After taping and tightening terminal repeated the test had no shortage! I hope this helps someone. The battery was replaced weeks earlier by Walmart, FYI!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Ron thank you for taking the time to share 🤙🏼

[@GetOutside38]

Have a 2013 Chevy Suburban. My radio would turn off if I used two power windows at the same time. Took to the dealer couldn't duplicate the issue. Ordered a new battery ground cable. That didn't fix it. I cleaned the area where the negative battery cable went to engine, battery, and frame behind passenger headlight. That helped a little bit. Located another ground under driver seat foot area on frame rail. Was corroded at frame. Cleaned with wire brush, reattached, and painted. Issue gone!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you very much for sharing, I ran into a similar issue on a 2014 Sierra with the frame grounding strap being corroded.

[@timothydecelle3201]

Hi, these symptoms are happening to my brothers 2011 Tahoe. We are also getting error codes for the ABS module and the ABS light will kick on while driving sometimes. Think this is being caused by a bad ground cable?

[@in_the_building1]

Could it be maybe the little ground wire on the frame under the drivers side? I always thought that was my issue.