Chevy Diesel batteries

[stinkbelly]

What is the normal life for a set of Chevy Diesel batteries?

My batteries are 4 years old. About 65000 miles on this set of batteries.

If it matters 2015 2500HD 4x4 Diesel.

I loaned it to my son and he took it to college and it wont start. Said it is just clicking. He is 4 hours away.

[Walker]

4 to 5 years is probably about right.

[RWB]

4 years I would not be surprised if they are at the end of life. Cold weather is hard on them. If I don't plug in my 06 or use the glow plugs it will kill the battery quick. Have him jump it check for any lights left on see if it dies again.

[Fightinaggies]

4 years is about what your going to get out of a set of batteries

[Hoytbowhunter]

3-4

[JES]

In December I replaced the batteries for the first time on my 2016 Duramax.

This cold snap did your batteries in I’m afraid. You’re looking at about $550 for both of them.

[RR 314]

Originally Posted by JES

In December I replaced the batteries for the first time on my 2016 Duramax.

This cold snap did your batteries in I’m afraid. You’re looking at about $550 for both of them.

Man, I think he can get set up with quality batteries for hundreds under $550.

[sunsethunter]

Originally Posted by JES

In December I replaced the batteries for the first time on my 2016 Duramax.

This cold snap did your batteries in I’m afraid. You’re looking at about $550 for both of them.

Interstate batteries from Costco are 36 month warranty and $109 each.

[Low Fence]

About 72 hrs longer than the warranty…. Seriously

I swear ac delco batteries have a timer in them to self destruct

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Low Fence

About 72 hrs longer than the warranty…. Seriously

I swear ac delco batteries have a timer in them to self destruct

Dude, you have issues…


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[Low Fence]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

Dude, you have issues…


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I do…. 2 more of them. Lol

Life long Chevy driver in one way or the other, some good (from long ago)…. Most garbage. And I don’t mind telling people if it helps them


I’d try a parts store battery op if they stand behind them and are cheaper. If same price I’d go back delco just due to a better fit

[Dale Moser]

4-6 years is pretty good for truck batteries. The big freeze in ‘21 killed the batteries in my ‘17, and my wife’s ‘16 Toyota.


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[bbbuck]

It’s not about mileage but rather time. 4 years is about all you get out of batteries with the temperatures they endure in Texas. In the critical infrastructure business we recommend replacing batteries in the 4th year.

[S-3 Ranch]

100 100+* days then 0* for 7days on a 3-4 year old battery = sudden death on a battery

[Walker]

I'll be the first, maybe the only. I buy truck batteries, car batteries, and boat batteries at WalMart. I but the 5yr batteries and they all have lasted 5yrs or longer.

[sboudreaux]

Originally Posted by Walker

I'll be the first, maybe the only. I buy truck batteries, car batteries, and boat batteries at WalMart. I but the 5yr batteries and they all have lasted 5yrs or longer.

Don't think you are as I know lots of folks who have had good success with wallyworld batteries.

[TKRanch]

I drive a Dodge and the first set of batteries that came with it new lasted 7 years!!! After that it has been about 4 years consistently. Issue is it always seems to happen in the winter and they usually don't show much sign before they die!! They work, work, work then don't!! Just had to replace 2 last week in fact. Wife was driving it and all was good, went out running errands and started, stopped multiple times, then wouldn't even crank it a full crank and were dead.......

[Pushbutton2]

https://youtu.be/h7rTcBanpMk

[hot_rod_eddie]

Originally Posted by Pushbutton2

https://youtu.be/h7rTcBanpMk

Dude is great.

2013 Ram 2500 - I get about 3.5 years from Interstate
Two batteries about $240 each

[bowhntrmatt]

I had that exact truck. 4 years is about normal. Also check the terminal connections. I had a bolt strip out of one and ate up the post before I realized it.

[Lungbustr]

I got 7 years out of my replacement agm batteries in my Lmm.

Pony up for some odyssey batteries if you get tired of messing with dead batteries.

[stinkbelly]

The last set cost just over $500. I hate when things break away from home.

I did have a bmw battery last 9 years.

[Jamvo]

Between my wife and I, we’ve owned ford, chevy, and dodge all bought new. When they hit 3 years or so the battery(s) give it up. I had a set of optima’s go 9 years once. I’m told their quality ain’t what it once was. Now a days I go buy house brand AGM batteries.

[Stick'n'String]

I have a 17 duramax and had to replace both of them in December

[doublearrow]

I have a 2017 Chevy Duramax and I have not replaced them yet but I know it's coming.

[mjhaverkamp]

Originally Posted by doublearrow

I have a 2017 Chevy Duramax and I have not replaced them yet but I know it's coming.

I noticed my 2017 sounded a little weak recently, probably will not be long

[RWB]

You would think Silverado batteries would last twice as long since only one headlight ever works ;-)

[jfk47]

Originally Posted by RWB

You would think Silverado batteries would last twice as long since only one headlight ever works ;-)

lol

[txtimetravler]

I have the best luck with AC Delco

But hot summers and extreme cold kills em.


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[Notaguide]

Bought new in 2018 I replaced the first set at 2.5yrs and 80k miles. Lost one battery so replaced both with AC Delco. 75k more miles and 2.5yrs on second set so figure any moment I'll be looking at replacement. So far they have been fine this winter.

[creekbottom02]

on my duramax and powerstroke they both lasted about 3-4 years both times one batterie got low and drug the other down quick. i went with Walmart Everstart and no complaint's.

[stinkbelly]

Thanks for the comments. I just going to have my son replace both batteries since that seems most likely.

[hoythunter02]

Extreme cold and heat, around 3-5.

Get out your check book!!


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[M16]

Go to Wallyworld buy two batteries for $300. Repeat every three to four years.

[KDinTX]

4-5 years for diesels truck batteries is about what I've usually gotten, found the best deal at Batteries Plus for some Duracell's with 3 year warranty, about $375 +/- out the door with cores turned in. Just bought a new Duracell from them for my 08 2500 suburban as well, cheaper than even the Walmart batteries.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by KDinTX

4-5 years for diesels truck batteries is about what I've usually gotten, found the best deal at Batteries Plus for some Duracell's with 3 year warranty, about $375 +/- out the door with cores turned in. Just bought a new Duracell from them for my 08 2500 suburban as well, cheaper than even the Walmart batteries.

The best thing about buying batteries at Walmart is they are everywhere if you need a replacement, I've had great luck with them.

Batteries Plus stores are few and far between.


I bought a battery at O'Reilly's in Colorado when the one in my GMC Acadia died on vacation about 5 years ago. They replaced it again before the 2 year mark. The replacement died again within a year. They said they would only replace it once under warranty, so I had to pay about $250 for a new one at an O'Reilly's in Massachusetts. It was dead about 3 months ago, but did take a charge. BTW, GM put the battery under the floor behind the passenger seat. It's a real pain to change out.

[WItoTX]

As others said, normal. I am giving my batteries a shot this go round, and putting them on a trickle charger when at home. We will see if it helps in 4 years.

[eaglegolfj]

Does chevy have special batteries for their trucks?

[MacDaddy67]

in Texas heat....4-5 years is excellent.....

Knock on wood, but my wife's original battery in her Porsche Cayenne from 2014, but its inside the cab under the driver seat....that might make a difference

[Kong]

4-5 years on any standard automotive battery’s like others have said, we run Walmart’s and they’ve been great so I’m sticking to them.

[BrandonA]

I got a little over 3 yrs with mine, ‘19 2500. On a side note it Chevy made it **** complicated to change out batteries

[Paycheck]

Changed my batteries out in October in my 2019 duramax.

[randal]

4-5 years

[BRUTE 23]

It depends on a lot of factors. I used to smoke a battery in 2 years, max. I was driving and idling a lot, especially in the summer.

Batteries have gotten expensive, too.

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[dgilbert]

Not sure what the make has anything to do with it, your lucky to get 4nto 5 years on any batteries.

[M16]

Originally Posted by dgilbert

Not sure what the make has anything to do with it.

When you are insecure with the brand you drive it’s necessary to attack others.

[Wits_End]

Not funny, I saw this thread last night and thought yup my batteries are on 4 years, probably will need some soon. Worked at home all week and the truck has been sitting. I went out today to run an errand and guess what, dead batteries. Son of a gun.

Interstate for me

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Wits_End

Not funny, I saw this thread last night and thought yup my batteries are on 4 years, probably will need some soon. Worked at home all week and the truck has been sitting. I went out today to run an errand and guess what, dead batteries. Son of a gun.

Interstate for me

I had a travel trailer with an Interstate battery that went bad at 14 months. Interstate refused to warranty it in any way. An employee at the local auto shop that was the Interstate dealer said he'll never run Interstate batteries because of the issues they have seen and Interstates refusal to warranty their batteries most of the time.

[AntlerMax]

Had a 2020 Duramax that I bought new. Truck had 110,000 on the clock when the batteries went bad.

Only had the truck 24 months but I drove it alot...

[axisbuck24]

Recently had to buy a battery for a 2015 Camry. Second one and boy the cost has gone up! Quote from O’Reilys was $285. Fortunately, I was at the dealership and had a coupon for $140. Battery prices have gone up since I purchased one five years ago.