This is a case where unless you know how to do some basic electrical testing you are better off getting a mechanic involved. The generator doesn't even do anything until the engine is running. GM does have a huge problem with theirs but if a jump-start won't help, forget the generator for now. Spark plugs are part of what makes the engine run. You haven't even gotten that far yet if it doesn't crank with the starter.
You can start the diagnosis yourself by visually inspecting all of the battery cable connections and making sure they're clean and tight. That includes where the two cables are bolted to the battery, where the black one is bolted to the engine, and the red one is bolted to the starter. If you use any metal wrench or other tool on the red one, don't let that tool touch anything else metal at the same time. You'll have serious sparks.
Also follow the two smaller battery wires and check those connections. The black negative one bolts to the sheet metal of the body and typically the red positive one bolts to the under-hood fuse box. That last one causes a lot of loose intermittent connections.
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