Battery

[malones99]

Took my 15 Tahoe to get an oil change today. Dealer said the battery is failing. The battery is very expensive, around $350. Anyone else had to replace their battery?

 

[chicagofan00]

Had mine replaced already but it was under warranty and didn't cost anything.

 

[malones99]

Had mine replaced already but it was under warranty and didn't cost anything.

Did they say why it failed?

 

[chicagofan00]

No but I just chalked it up to having at the time gone through 2 Arizona summers, which usually do a number on any car battery I've had.

 

[cardude2000]

Took my 15 Tahoe to get an oil change today. Dealer said the battery is failing. The battery is very expensive, around $350. Anyone else had to replace their battery?

Holy crap, $350? WTH? Is that normal these days?

 

[malones99]

Holy crap, $350? WTH? Is that normal these days?

I know! I even check AutoZone, and they were at $215. I'm not convinced, I hear a grinding noise in the morning when I turn it on (push button), and they said it was the battery. No check engine, no nothing. Hummmmmm

 

[jeffbco]

Took my 15 Tahoe to get an oil change today. Dealer said the battery is failing. The battery is very expensive, around $350. Anyone else had to replace their battery?

No way that a replacement battery costs $350 - you're getting stiffed by the dealer on both the part and the install - go to an Interstate store, but an AGM replacement and replace yourself.

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...1-4097068011-4294493475-4294492456-2147384906

 

[Blueinterceptor]

There are only so many companies that manufacture batteries in the USA. Ac delco is one on them.

I usually replace my battery when I first get my Tahoe with an ac delco gold. More cca more reserve capacity. And a longer warranty.
I'd check what they are giving you vs what you have. It just might be a better battery.

 

[jeffbco]

There are only so many companies that manufacture batteries in the USA. Ac delco is one on them.

You're right - very few manufacturers...but AC Delco is not one. Its batteries are most likely made by a Johnson Controls owned or controlled company.

 

[AngelXL]

Die Hard from Sears. They will replaced for free.