This is a 08 coupe with only 2K on it. Drove it Friday with no problems, Went out Wed and totally dead. I tried putting on the battery charger but it keeps tripping it like a major short. Then I tried to jump it with the Suburban and when I attempt to hook up the last cable I get a major spark almost like doing a direct ground of the battery. Any ideas before I have to call Road Side. Trying to get someplace tonight.

 

stock or modded?

 

I try again to jump start it...are you hooking-up the cables correctly? If it won't jump start, why not take the battery to an auto parts store to have it tested. If it's bad...replace the battery. I'd only have it towed as a last resort. From my 2005 manual:

Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.

>>CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
• They contain acid that can burn you.
• They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
• They contain enough electricity to
burn you.

If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.

Notice: If you try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it, you could damage your vehicle. Do not push or pull your vehicle to start it; instead, use the jump starting procedure in this manual to start
your vehicle when the battery has run down.

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brakes.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the positive (+) terminal on your vehicle’s battery. Your vehicle also has a remote positive (+) terminal, which can be accessed by opening the cover of the engine compartment fuse block, and can
be used to jump start your vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine compartment fuse block.

>>CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.

>>CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.

Good luck!

 

If I read your post right you said the battery keeps tripping your battery charger. If thats the case you have an internal short on your battery. Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle with this battery in place or you will damage your charging system and possibly that of the other vehicle. GM Delco batteries have been a mixed bag for realiability. Some are good and some are bad. You have a warranty for this reason so use it to get a new battery.

 

 

 

Yes I am hooking up the charger and jumper cables correctly. Car is stock. I will use my meter to check the battery tomorrow. The dealer suggested calling the road side assistance since I have and still under warranty, but not excited about having it towed. My drive is steep slope down to the car so would be a problem.

 

Pull the battery yourself and take it to the Chevy dealer. Don't let your car be loaded on a truck just for a dead battery in your garage.

 

Maybe you should call the dealer first though, to make sure it doesn't void the warranty.

 

dont forget that a new battery is a whopping $50 out of pocket. dont risk your ride for a mere $50.

 

Just change the battery, and enjoy your weekend.

 

Towing would be an absolute last resort

 

Everything sounds like you have a short. Either the short is a major one in the wiring or, far more likely, in the battery. Taking the battery in is a simple inexpensive test. If the battery isn't the problem THEN you can worry about towing.