Truck won't start battery dead,bought battery month ago

Asked by GuruDZ872Z Dec 21, 2023 at 08:58 AM about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SL Crew Cab

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If the battery terminal is loose will it cause the battery to drain?

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If it was loose enough it won’t charge from the alternator, but then also it won’t crank over.

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