How To Replace Battery in GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Buick Enclave Vehicles

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Complete step-by-step guide to replacing the battery in your GM 'Lambda' platform vehicle which includes Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia.

[@leesaperry6198]

Your video on how to change the battery for my Buick Enclave was so perfectly detailed I had the courage to do it myself. Bought the battery from Costco and since they don't install them, I did it myself thanks to your terrific instructional video. Not bad for a 60 year old woman. My husband was shocked. LOL. Thanks so much.

[@KymberlyMcDowell]

ME TOO.... I'm 50+ and I watched this Awesome video and did it all by myself too!

[@biggboy1690]

As a 16 year old man I’m impressed with you skill. I hated every second of changing it. You must be one nimble 60 year old

[@jsneller1985able]

First time changing a car battery since my old man passed away last December (he used to help me with every car issue). Very much appreciated.

[@patriotoftruth]

Thank you for this video! This mom just replaced my first car battery ever in a 2008 Buick Enclave thanks to your great video!

[@michaelrast4263]

This is the best video I have found on replacing the battery. Thank you sooooo much

[@mlenox]

Agree. The lifting trick with the vise-grips was a great help!

[@willymendoza1692]

Enjoyed your video,as mentioned before the vise grip idea was great!!!

[@virgilgarner2681]

Good video. Thanks! Although, shows one of many reasons to NOT buy a 2008 Buick Enclave.

[@pinmode]

No "hemming and hawing" just the facts, very efficient narration. Crisp videography, thanks for posting.

[@Druunah69]

@@virgilgarner2681 My enclave is a dream car. Except the 'battery in a hole' thing. Whoever thought that putting a car battery in the passenger compartment, under the carpet and rear seat rails, and under the front passenger seat screwed in with a type of tool almost no average drivers carry around with them with the battery bolted down, (at the bottom of the battery hole barely large enough to hold said battery) with a bolt also needing a tool most average drivers do not carry around daily) with a clamp that'll sometimes still firmly hold the battery in place even when unbolted, no handle on the battery (in my case), and (this video forgot to mention) the carpet edges actually get in the way when lifting the battery out (I had to trim mine. Thankfully the damage is covered by the battery cover covers....or something. and topped off with the fact that the battery hole is edged by thin sharp metal that will likely scrape the living dickens out of your hands pulling it out. Love my Enclave. ^^^^^^^Except ^^^^^^^^

[@kenmoses8]

So in the over 100 years of car manufacturing, some engineer decided they were all wrong and it would be a brilliant idea to hide the battery with as much difficulty as possible. Now some poor family is stuck on the side of the road in the middle of the night with no clue as to what to do next....

[@kevinW826]

Ken Moses when I was younger I lived in a condo. One of the building owners had a 1999? Chevy Malibu. The battery was located underneath a welded cross member under the hood, left front corner. I remember the battery died in her car and she could not get it out. GM build quality and engineering at its finest.

[@Russell-mh1bh]

read your owners manual would be a start.

[@thomasdsmith7678]

@@kevinW826 My 2001 Silverado has it up front and under a diagonal (bolt in) frame support. 4 bolts and its open. Keeps the fender from folding into the batter box for a corner crunch . . .

[@thomasdsmith7678]

My Beemers all have it in the trunk, behind the right rear wheel for (50/50) weight distribution (back past 94) and to keep the center of gravity low. Same position for my Cadillac CTS. Same theory with the Lambda chassis.

[@headboil]

The t20 is a nice touch just to make sure that the average person can never get in there... Terrific design!

[@jeffe4297]

Thank you very much for this video. It's very detailed (including what socket sizes to use and the order of disconnecting the terminals, the exhaust hose, etc.). Additionally, the natural lighting made it very easy to see what you're doing. I especially like the tip of using vice grips to pull out the old battery. I tried it, and it worked like a charm.

[@jgoldie318]

Who ever made the battery location here and with no handle to grab probably failed 1st grade.

[@spengg_shell]

The car manufacturer does make the batteries

[@jgoldie318]

Lol I unbolted it and put a socket underneath to grab it underneath.

[@brandonbeard8488]

I guess you have never had to do a battery on a Chrysler Sebring

[@bryancoles8817]

Or a battery grabber

[@jayjones4477]

Just did my first ever battery replacement thanks to this video. You saved me hundreds in labor costs! Thank you for posting this content!!

[@armstrongdarius1]

Bruh , you came through in the clutch for me. I am not an auto mechanical dude AT ALL .. just never took the time to be . Auto parts stores won’t mess with installing if battery not under hood . Bought and installed in the store parking lot ! Very well detailed and now I get to go home and be the hero to my lovely wife for fixing her vehicle😜 !!!!! Thanks again, man !!

[@maryellenvalaitis5611]

Thank you for the video. Chalk full of the necessary details. Our battery failed yesterday and this video made the replacement go smoothly. Well done.

[@kkeyes66]

You made this look so much easier than it was for me!!! Broke the vent tube elbow and fought with the original battery for 30 minutes before I finally got it out. This almost owned me lol

[@YellowRoseDrones]

Thanks. You made one of the best explanatory videos that I've found so far. Very through.

[@DreamSktr]

Thank you. Saved me tonight by minimizing my time in the cold wind. And I’m pretty sure you saved me from getting shocked. Great video.

[@robertsheen7931]

Just did it, took 10 minutes thanks to this spot on video, 10mm, 13mm, even the vice grip tip .. thank you !!!

[@willytrask1904]

Tremendous Video! Thank you for sharing your expertise & detailed technical explanation. I never would of found the battery location on my Traverse without this video. Even tried checking the owners manual but nothing about the battery location or removal. Why in the world did Chev relocate the battery from under hood to under the rear seat. Much more harder now to R&R. Thank you!

[@jadedallion8107]

Good question on the location of the battery.

[@dunnedom]

Excellent instructional video! The only one who shows the vent tube, ( new to me) and disconnects the ground first! Old school common sense. I came to you tube when I couldn't find the battery under the hood! lol Thanks for the excellent video!

[@heehawes]

Thanks Rex! Thanks for not missing a detail while keeping the pace up - even including the size of the socket wrenches!

[@scalestuff]

Great video! I followed along and had my battery changed in no time at all. Thank you so much for posting and for the helpful tips. I was lost before I found your video.

[@NeilPost71]

Thank you! You have no idea how much having the correct size tools ready first helps! Didnt make 10 trips back and forth ! And the vice grip tip!!!! Thank you!

Careful with vice grips on the battery posts. Those things can come loose and ruin the battery. I would advise against doing that.

[@dobie520]

This video helped me so much today. Hardest part was getting it out and paying for the new battery $$$. Your step by step was spot on.

[@bigpapid43]

3yrs later and this video was step by step perfect!!!!!! Definitely a must share. Thanks man!!!! Used for my 2011 Chevy Traverse.

[@patriciabrewer3338]

Thank You So Much!!!! I'm using your video to show the auto parts staff how to replace the battery in my 2015 Traverse🎉🎉

[@groovehog1]

I wish every video tutorial was this concise and well-explained. Great presentation! Subbed

[@kenherrera2819]

Excellent video! We have a 21011 Enclave and this saved me a TON of time, thank you very much for such an easy to follow, informative video!

[@GizStudPrez]

Took me 20 mins thanks to your video. 2008 Saturn Outlook.

[@tmeredith8906]

Great video - easy to follow - appreciate the play-by-play narration. I’ve never replaced a battery but th is was extremely helpful with the details given. Thank you!

[@denniscraig850]

Using the Vise grips is GENIUS!! Worked perfectly to remove an impossible battery! It came out so easily.

[@ezekielalambar2458]

This video was way more helpful then local auto parts dealers and and car dealerships, they made it sound so hard, thank you very much

[@Ilovestreaming417]

I am so glad I ran across your videos. I will faithfully check your videos any time I have questions. If you haven't already I challenge you to do some videos dealing with honda odyssey common issues, for example fixing sliding door issues. And also dealing with one door that wont open at all after door roller stopped working and cable disconnected.. I love how simple you keep things and to the point. You are my hero.

[@ronnelcato11]

Just did mines today on a Saturn Outlook, battery run completely dead and couldn't even jump start, so I bought a new battery follow the steps and did it myself successfully, so thumbs up to you man👍👍

[@candiceshirley9119]

Thank you thank you thank you! Never changed a battery in my life and this video made it possible!

[@patrickbroderick6312]

Thank you you gave detailed info on vent , location , and tube. Also how to use vent plug and reinstall. I really appreciate your video info. Was batter and more detailed than other video's. A++++

[@cmensah]

This video was a life saver. Your instructions were Very easy to follow and helped me get the job done with confidence. I finish the entire install in less than 15 minutes. Thanks so much!💪🏾

[@DJHeadrush]

Just changed the battery in my wife’s Enclave. This video made it simple and everything you suggested worked especially the vice grip tip.

[@maximumaverage]

Changed my battery today using this video. Very straightforward. Thanks man!

[@tjk1009]

Oh God thanks. Saved me $100 to $150 battery installation cost. Could not have done this without your video. I did use a trickle charger to keep all the memory data intact. Bought a 770 cold cranking amp battery at Costco for $110. Thanks

[@lenspearing2199]

I got mine at Costco as well, for about the same price. Free installation at Pep Boys, but the battery was $50 more and I am not sure that they would have done it correctly.

[@JeffHancock93]

This video was great! It was still a struggle for me to change the battery, but I felt I knew what I needed to do which made the job much easier. The owners manual doesn't even tell you where the battery is.

[@5StarRoofingWinchester]

Thank you for the video and for the detail you put into it! I really appreciate it!

[@elitedesignsbydaphnemetro-6033]

You are a lifesaver. Easy to understand and follow. THANKS A MILLION!

[@DJThePartyGeneral]

Thanks for making this video bro. You did a great job, made it simple & easy to follow 👊🏾

[@slimnsom97]

This was exactly what we needed. Thank you for posting this video!

[@darijankablar5642]

Simple and professional explanation. Hands down best video on battery replacement ..... Cheers

[@baddogrc51]

Great video! Concise, and covered all the details. I would have completely missed the vent plug.

[@chrischery2733]

THANKS MISTER FOR HELPING OUT ON MY 2012 GMC ACADIA TO SHOW ME HOW TO CHANGE THE BATTERY, AND THE LORD BLESSED YOU

[@bsliwa1]

Awesome video you covered every detail. Changed battery on 2011 Enclave. Thanks!

[@UNITED2009100]

GREAT video. Examples of why this and why that are the reasons why I think this video is GREAT. Examples help us learn and remember things especially when "things" are important making a repair both easy and safe.

[@lenspearing2199]

Great video, glad I watched. I saw a previous video, but that didn't address several things, such as plugging the vent by the positive terminal, removing the elbow etc. I would have messed up. Been replacing batteries for 44 years, I didn't even realize the battery was behind the passenger seat.

[@scotthowe4028]

I replaced my battery today, went smoothly. I had a problem getting the grey ground lead apart, but a light twist with a screwdriver did the trick. I didn't have two vice-grips, but I put some double-sided tape on each side of the battery, and had no problem pulling the battery out. Thanks!

[@jster1963]

Thanks a million!! It took me just minutes to fix thanks to your video!

[@sleigh2755]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for posting it.

[@tilatray6075]

Thanks for this video it was my first time changing my own battery 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@timjo1970]

Great video. I like the tip on lifting out original battery with vice grips.

[@sjsmolarny]

100% accurate and made changing Buick Enclave battery a snap. Hints on ground wire connector and proper sequence for vent tube ensured no additional 'fixes' required!

[@thumbsdown7502]

Unlike other tutorials, THIS VIDEO correctly shows how the hold-down block is oriented. 4:31 -- which is important because when it's inserted WRONG, it actually still "fits" (but just doesn't function as well). At first when I had it upside-down or backwards or however it was, I thought to myself "well, can't imagine why it's like this, but maybe the battery is SUPPOSED to be loose enough to slightly shift and slide around a little bit?" -- NO!! When it's correctly set, the battery is snug and DOES NOT MOVE at all.

[@denisethai2241]

Thanks for the video! Helped me change my battery for my 2016 Buick Enclave. Much appreciated.

[@Show4224]

Just saved me in the middle of North Carolina!

[@fireant689]

Awesome video. Followed it in the exact order you demonstrated.

[@aanderusa826]

Tremendous Video! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@richardresendez2325]

I did 2020 this past weekend but I’m glad it was under the hood.

[@1perfectbuy]

Thank you So Much for your very informative video ! You saved me a lot of money not having to go to the dealership!

[@swayz0r5000]

Helped me swap out the battery in my 2016 Traverse, thank you!

[@pvtitan67]

Thanks for this great instructional video. I am a 71 year old male and have changed plenty of batteries in my lifetime. I had no idea where this battery was. It is unbelievable to me that Chevrolet would put a battery with acid inside the vehicle. if you failed to replace the vent covers you could have a serious problem from acid fumes. . If you have ever had a battery explode in your face as I have you would know how badly placed this battery is. Also, to not have a handle on the battery to remove it from the terrible place that it was put in is unforgivable.

[@elviswhyte4619]

Thank you, this video was very helpful. I replace my 2013 Enclave battery. Save my self some money, so proud of my self. Thank you again.

[@christopherhernandez1305]

Thanks man. I was struggling getting the battery out . Vice grips with insulator was a nice touch😎🙌

[@yahbarrahyisrael1921]

Young Man, you have helped me a great deal; thank you! Excellent instructional video! I really appreciate you!

[@elizabethdodson9286]

Thank you! This was great! I was able to use some rubber-coated work gloves to grab the battery from the sides and lift it out without using the vise grips. I think I would also add that you should always wear eye protection when doing this in case the battery somehow shorts and explodes. It's important to make sure the battery terminals never get shorted by a loose tool or something. Excellent video!

[@IAmCageDanCage]

You’re a life saver man, good thing the new battery has a handle

[@THEpercussive]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@richards404]

Excellent video.Very informative!Thanks.

[@kenya1326]

Thank you soooo much!!! You saved me time and money.

[@amarademi10303]

No idea who these people are that thumbed down, but I greatly appreciate this video. Thank you

[@AdamG1983]

Who'd have thought it would be behind the seat. My father-in-law thought I was trolling him Thanks for the helpful video!!

[@smoothjazzfan]

Thanks so much. Followed all the instructions. Worked!

[@abbyrhodes814]

Nice to see you got the order of neg, pos then pos, neg right. i still see videos of people that get it wrong. I fried the alternator diodes on the family tractor when I was a kid when I did it wrong; sparks flew as wrench touched the sheetmetal..

[@fancybobbybob]

Hey man, thanks for posting, excellent how to!😀

[@los5797]

Great video!

[@keycontrol7077]

Thank you for your efforts.

[@toppsalott]

Thank you, appreciate it, great video.

[@tnpmillar]

VERY nicely done, thanks!

[@letterman01]

Nice work!

[@miladjalali3837]

Perfect demonstration. Thank you.

[@joeyvalenzuela1602]

Worked great! Thank you!

[@captainblue2344]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@izg2]

Nice video clean walkthrough!!! Thanks

[@larrywilford5950]

I really liked this video, it helped alot

[@dericwalker1165]

Perfect tutorial!

[@im14music]

Thanks for a great video.

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Great video with lots of details thank u so much

[@jesselamoureux5051]

Perfect, great job!

[@gabrielurbina6044]

Good work dude👌 I appreciate it

[@roderickb6278]

Great Video ---------------------made it super EASY !!!!!!!

[@CanadianLlama]

Wish i found this first... totally busted my vent tube elbow, currently gluing it back together =-]

[@trmiller620]

Great video!! Thanks for helping out!

[@brianharris489]

Great Video!! Perfect!!

[@topnotchtrivia2847]

Vice grips - genius!

[@unique4225]

Thank you so much for your support. I have leaned from your channel and am excited to find out all I can about diy for my Acadia. Many questions if I may?

[@buzzman6804]

I don’t get why anyone would give a thumbs down, great information regardless of where gym put the battery/ thank you

[@shamun]

Well explained ...Thanks

[@Him_DayZ]

Thank you for the content it was great 🔥💯

[@1959Aeroflyte]

I just replaced the battery in my 2013 traverse. What I did to get it out, once everything out of the way, took a strap and ran it under the battery. (My strap has an S hook on one end). I then ran the strap through the eye of the S hook and pulled tight and lifted the battery up and out. It was easy to get the strap under the battery once loose. I only have one pair of vice grips so found another method. I then put the strap around the new battery and lowered it in place and pulled the strap free.