On two occasions the vehicle experienced sudden loss of electrical power while driving when both the ac delco batteries leaked acid into their attached power cables also damaging the alternators. Nlm

- Mc Lean, VA, USA

In Nov 1998, the same instance occured in as the battery + cables cracked the side mount battery cable attachment. This causes acid leakage (undetected) to leech into both cables, with eventual cable failure, possible total power loss. In my 1st report (ODI # 724340) I paid $405.95 to the dealer + towing charges to have this repaired. This time I purchased a new battery with both side and top mount posts, 2 new cable assy's, and attached the starter + cable to the side mt, and the power control + cable to the top mount to eliminate the weight/pressure on the small side mt 3/8" bolt. The weight of both cables on a single side mt post is excessive, and with vehicle vibration during driving this incident will continue to occur. I have hopefully eliminated this issue by splitting the cable mt locations. Hopefully Chevrolet will recall this issue because it is a major problem costing consumers allot of cash. And the kicker, it is not covered under a standard or extended warranty due to battery failure, with resultant cable failure is not covered. Feedback requested if possible.

- Austin, TX, USA

While driving would experience hesitation. Took to dealer & mechanic indicated that acid had corroded several of battery's cable wires which caused the problem. Battery was replaced with an ac delco. Problem with the original battery, corroded cable wires, happened with the delco battery. Had to get delco battery replaced.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Original battery leaked corrosive fluid on holding tray and wheel well, resulting in aproximately $375 worth of damage, plus the replacement costs of $150 for a new battery.

- Bayville, NY, USA