what caused my battery to blow up?

Asked by Sterling Jul 21, 2020 at 01:34 PM about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Z71 Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I tried to start our yesterday... i put the key in the
ignition.. no issues.. turned the key.. still no
issues... turned the key to start it... BOOM.. starter?  
I NEED HELP!!.. please

1 Answer

If the battery blew up it was probably dry due to being overcharged. The hydrogen in the battery cells ignited due to a spark.

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