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2012 2500 HD Duramax Battery Dies after 2 Days

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Old January 10th, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Update
The dealership said that after putting a full charge on the batteries a few hours later it took an hour and a half to charge. Even though the batteries checked out they now believe it is at least one bad battery. The swapped out both batteries and now it didn't need a charge so they think they fixed the problem. I will pick up the truck today and we will see.
Old January 10th, 2013 | 7:44 PM
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Excellent, keep us updated
Old January 21st, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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The battery replacements solved the problem. I have not had any further issues to this point. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.
Old January 21st, 2013 | 6:35 PM
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When the gm esential tool, the $2000 GR-8 battery testing station doesn't fail a bad battery...it leads the tech down a wrong road.

Sometimes the old fashion carbon pile tester is the better way.

Glad you got it fixed.
Old January 31st, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Well it just took longer with the new batteries. After sitting for 5 days without starting it, it failed to start. Back in touch with GM and dealer.
Old January 31st, 2013 | 2:38 PM
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have the dealer request to have a field engineer come out and continue the diagnostics.
Old January 31st, 2013 | 7:05 PM
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Lemon law.
You need another new truck.
Old February 1st, 2013 | 8:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tom74
Lemon law.
You need another new truck.


I have been down that road before on another vehicle the AAA really only cares about safety issues otherwise they side with the manufacturer. Lemon law applies but it's dependent on level if problem I am sure they would not side with me on a non safety issue
Old January 6th, 2014 | 1:45 PM
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just wondering are you still having problems I have a 2012 2500 also that if it sits more than a day or so battery is dead since new the dealer has replaced two batteries and an alternator im looking for solutions
Old January 12th, 2014 | 7:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mardaw
just wondering are you still having problems I have a 2012 2500 also that if it sits more than a day or so battery is dead since new the dealer has replaced two batteries and an alternator im looking for solutions
Sorry for late reply. The issue was resolved it was an after market DVD player I had installed. The hooked it to constant hot not switched hot and so was draining power.


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