Why does my Chevy Equinox have a dead battery?

I wanted to add my issue for anyone else that happens by: 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Keys left in ignition overnight, believe in the on position. Dead battery, tried to jump but getting no thunk, click, nothing but a strange, super quiet popping from deep inside the engine compartment each time the key was turned on.

What happens when the starter goes bad on a Chevy Equinox?

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Equinox, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it.

What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a Chevy Equinox?

Here are the most common symptoms of a bad alternator in a Chevy Equinox: The battery light is designed to tell you that there is not enough voltage to properly charge the battery, or that the battery itself is not holding the proper voltage. In rare occasions the service engine soon light may light up.

How to test parasitic drain on Chevy Equinox?

Before doing a parasitic drain test keep the door closed for 10 minutes or so to let the ECM go back to “sleep,” (if you expect to be pulling interior fuses between tests pull the fuse for the door). Otherwise you’ll get a higher draw reading than normal.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Equinox?

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 139 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.

Can a 2017 Chevy Equinox stall at a red light?

See all problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox . The vehicle will stall whenever stopped at a red light or stop sign and in drive. Have to put it in neutral to keep rpm at normal level, otherwise it will go down to 500 rpm or shut off. Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving.