Will it cause any issues to remove battery

Asked by Donna Sep 01, 2023 at 02:21 PM about the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2020
malibu will it
cause any issues
for me to remove
the battery to do
a repair? Some
sites say it will
cause issues
with electrical
systems.

2 Answers

155,265

It's best, on a newer model, to plug a memory saver device in so you don't wind up having to be towed to the Dealer to have the computers flashed (reprogrammed). The device is inexpensive and plugs into the OBD II plug under the dash near the steering column. When in doubt, error on the side of caution. Jim

307,265

I never do any thing that requires main power disconnection without hooking up a memory saver to the OBD2 port. Doing otherwise is just plain reckless.

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