How long will our batteries last. - Page 3

AmericanMike · 10-03-2022, 07:33 AM

My 2017 still has the original battery. I'm only at 22000 miles and its a real garage queen with a battery tender on it from November through March. I had a 2009 G8 that kept the battery for over 7 years. I do believe keeping them in the rear of the vehicle away from engine heat makes a huge difference. Also being in a more temperate climate here in the south helps quite a bit too. If I was still in Canada this battery would have been swapped by now.

MANNAXMAN · 09-13-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MANNAXMAN

There is a similar thread here. My car was built May 2016, I purchased it new in Sept. 2016. I'm on the same battery that was in the car when I purchased it. It's my daily driver with just over 52,000 miles.

Update:
Hit 60,000 miles today. Had a hot start issue after running into the grocery store for ~10 minutes and needed a jump start. Looks like I'll be replacing my original battery.

hrpiii · 09-14-2023, 03:55 AM

I kept my 2010 2SS on a battery tender when it wasn't being driven. I replaced the 2010 battery in 2021.

Booher · 09-14-2023, 05:55 AM

I had to replace my 2019 3 months ago. Kicking myself for not checking amazon, auto zone charged me $289 with core charges smh.

ctrlz · 09-14-2023, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Booher

Kicking myself for not checking amazon, auto zone charged me $289 with core charges smh.

I buy batteries online (amazon last time).
My local Advance Auto Parts will recycle the core and give me a $10 store credit.

Dalmatian · 09-15-2023, 08:22 AM

I throw a battery tender on my batteries for a day or 2 almost every week. Doing this caused my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Battery to last 10 + years. That is a long time for a Harley Battery to last. Hopefully it will help out with the Camaro.

ItsChristianInHD · 09-15-2023, 09:51 AM

Mine is starting to get week in the “winter” but otherwise hanging on, lmao.

I’ll replace it if Ido not get a 242SS.

Xyebo · 09-15-2023, 03:34 PM

My 2018 1LS V6 was on the original battery for as long as until March 2023, when I sold it.

LT14EVA · 09-15-2023, 06:34 PM

2017, still going.

JamesNoBrakes · 09-15-2023, 10:32 PM

Mine is 2018. Keep it on a trickle charger in the winter.

arpad_m · 09-15-2023, 10:56 PM

My car is a 2018, and the original 700 CCA battery tested at only 420 CCA earlier this year, so I decided to replace it after 5.5 years. Never had a problem starting the car, but I did notice the cranking become a bit more labored over time. I also kept it on a trickle charger when not using it for longer periods, so I guess about 6 years is how much these can be expected to last.

donaldp · 09-15-2023, 11:34 PM

2017, no trickle charger, driven daily, still strong, now seven years old since built. Trunk mounted batteries have a huge advantage due to heat avoidance. My 2006 Dodge Charger battery, trunk mounted, lasted 12 years.

MyNameIs · 09-16-2023, 12:42 AM

I replaced mine at about 64k miles and 6 years of use. Battery was still good but decided to replace it because of age.

Plasar · 09-16-2023, 01:00 AM

Consumer Reports - Car Battery Buying Guide

Proactive replacement after 5 years in my 2017 ZL1. Bought Interstate AGM at Costco, installed by local independent shop with oil change.

09-15-2023, 09:51 AM	#35
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Mine is starting to get week in the “winter” but otherwise hanging on, lmao. I’ll replace it if Ido not get a 242SS. __________________ 2017 2LT RS 3.6L A8.

09-15-2023, 10:32 PM	#38
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Mine is 2018. Keep it on a trickle charger in the winter. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

09-15-2023, 10:56 PM	#39
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,621 View My Garage	My car is a 2018, and the original 700 CCA battery tested at only 420 CCA earlier this year, so I decided to replace it after 5.5 years. Never had a problem starting the car, but I did notice the cranking become a bit more labored over time. I also kept it on a trickle charger when not using it for longer periods, so I guess about 6 years is how much these can be expected to last. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-16-2023, 12:42 AM	#41
MyNameIs Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Middle Park East, Liberty City Posts: 238	I replaced mine at about 64k miles and 6 years of use. Battery was still good but decided to replace it because of age. Last edited by MyNameIs; 09-16-2023 at 12:43 AM. Reason: gt

10-03-2022, 07:33 AM	#29
AmericanMike Drives: 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 539	My 2017 still has the original battery. I'm only at 22000 miles and its a real garage queen with a battery tender on it from November through March. I had a 2009 G8 that kept the battery for over 7 years. I do believe keeping them in the rear of the vehicle away from engine heat makes a huge difference. Also being in a more temperate climate here in the south helps quite a bit too. If I was still in Canada this battery would have been swapped by now.

09-14-2023, 03:55 AM	#31
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I kept my 2010 2SS on a battery tender when it wasn't being driven. I replaced the 2010 battery in 2021.

09-14-2023, 05:55 AM	#32
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	I had to replace my 2019 3 months ago. Kicking myself for not checking amazon, auto zone charged me $289 with core charges smh.

09-15-2023, 08:22 AM	#34
Dalmatian Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: LOwer Slower Delaware (LSD) Posts: 1	I throw a battery tender on my batteries for a day or 2 almost every week. Doing this caused my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Battery to last 10 + years. That is a long time for a Harley Battery to last. Hopefully it will help out with the Camaro.

09-15-2023, 03:34 PM	#36
Xyebo Drives: '23 1SS 1LE \| '18 1LS V6 [sold] Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 114	My 2018 1LS V6 was on the original battery for as long as until March 2023, when I sold it.

09-15-2023, 06:34 PM	#37
LT14EVA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 59	2017, still going.

09-15-2023, 11:34 PM	#40
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	2017, no trickle charger, driven daily, still strong, now seven years old since built. Trunk mounted batteries have a huge advantage due to heat avoidance. My 2006 Dodge Charger battery, trunk mounted, lasted 12 years.

09-16-2023, 01:00 AM	#42
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 477	Consumer Reports - Car Battery Buying Guide Proactive replacement after 5 years in my 2017 ZL1. Bought Interstate AGM at Costco, installed by local independent shop with oil change.

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