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DrDJ · 06-23-2016, 12:59 PM

Anyone have experience with the factory battery needing replacement? Searched the forums but didn't see solid answers. If anyone knows what the expected lifespan of the stock battery is, and if any have had it fail sooner than that anticipated timeframe please post your experience. Thank you

Sven59 · 06-23-2016, 01:02 PM

My battery just went bad, almost 4 years and 58,000 miles in the desert.

BeachBum · 06-23-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DrDJ

Anyone have experience with the factory battery needing replacement? Searched the forums but didn't see solid answers. If anyone knows what the expected lifespan of the stock battery is, and if any have had it fail sooner than that anticipated timeframe please post your experience. Thank you

I Still Have The Factory Battery In "Baby" And It's Performing Well - It's over 4 Years Old Now And No Problems

Dimitrim · 06-23-2016, 06:26 PM

If it is a daily driver, 7 or more years.

4 to 5 years if it is not a daily driver.

ZMEnow · 06-23-2016, 07:29 PM

The number of cranks, and if it sees winter, and if you ever refresh it are all determining factors.

winterboy8 · 06-24-2016, 06:26 AM

I don't know how Mississippi weather is on batteries, but the heat/humidity here in FL is a battery killer. I'll be happy to get 3 years out of mine.

sengli · 06-24-2016, 06:50 AM

There have been several no start, dead battery threads. My 2014 1LE was about 1.5 years old, and out of the blue it was just completely dead one day. I normally keep my car on a battery tender, as I dont drive mine everyday. For a couple of days I didnt, and thats when it went dead. Took it to the dealer, and they had it for several days. They tested the battery and told me it was fine. They did however replace the software in the Body Control Module.
The car after that, stayed on 15 volts (the battery voltage meter) all the time. I had the dealer replace the battery. I think these cars have a fair amount of parasitic current draw with all of the electronics in them.

HDRDTD · 06-24-2016, 07:42 AM

I proactively changed the batter in my 2013 with 28k miles when it was 3 1/2 years old.
I had been polishing the car for 5 hours while listening to the radio set to a low volume. I went to start the car about 1/2 hour later and it wouldn't turn over. Put it on the tender for an hour and it started right up. I decided then just to go ahead and change the battery.

ZL1Kid_AL · 06-24-2016, 07:56 AM

Long shot but could the battery be covered by warranty? or is it considered a wear item? Like clutch and etc

My 2014 doesn't get driven much. Maybe 1 or 2 times a month since I bought it, and Just recently the battery dies and loses charge instantly. Car only has 4700 miles on it

Sven59 · 06-24-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Kid_AL

Long shot but could the battery be covered by warranty? or is it considered a wear item? Like clutch and etc

My 2014 doesn't get driven much. Maybe 1 or 2 times a month since I bought it, and Just recently the battery dies and loses charge instantly. Car only has 4700 miles on it

Maybe under the 36,000 but I would say only if the battery was defective.

winterboy8 · 06-24-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Kid_AL

Long shot but could the battery be covered by warranty? or is it considered a wear item? Like clutch and etc

My 2014 doesn't get driven much. Maybe 1 or 2 times a month since I bought it, and Just recently the battery dies and loses charge instantly. Car only has 4700 miles on it

They're normally pro-rated, even while under warranty.

jonm38 · 06-24-2016, 07:58 PM

My battery lasted 15,000 miles, 2013 ZL1

Olddudesrule · 06-24-2016, 08:51 PM

Bickle beast that they are, it really depends on the conditions the battery is kept in (excessive heat or cold), and how the battery is maintained (driven sufficient distance daily, or on a Tender). I'd say a good average is 3-5 years. Test it periodically, and as long as it's maintaining a solid charge after sitting overnight (12.5-12.8 volts), it should be fine. They can go bad quickly though....

mpd659 · 06-24-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Kid_AL

Long shot but could the battery be covered by warranty? or is it considered a wear item? Like clutch and etc

My 2014 doesn't get driven much. Maybe 1 or 2 times a month since I bought it, and Just recently the battery dies and loses charge instantly. Car only has 4700 miles on it

I have a 2014 Camaro SS with 18,000 miles. The hand held battery tester at Chevy dealership said it was bad. GM will replace it under warranty. But, they have to hook it up to this large tester. It runs about 80 or 90 minutes. It charges the battery, puts a load on the battery, etc and that came back in specs. So, GM wouldn't warranty the battery. I live in Florida and everyone says you get about 2 to 3 years max out of a battery in Florida. I'm going to have them test it one more time just before my warranty expires.

06-23-2016, 12:59 PM	#1
DrDJ Drives: 2013 ZL1 White A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Posts: 35	Factory ZL1 battery life span Anyone have experience with the factory battery needing replacement? Searched the forums but didn't see solid answers. If anyone knows what the expected lifespan of the stock battery is, and if any have had it fail sooner than that anticipated timeframe please post your experience. Thank you

06-23-2016, 01:02 PM	#2
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	My battery just went bad, almost 4 years and 58,000 miles in the desert. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

06-24-2016, 06:26 AM	#6
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	I don't know how Mississippi weather is on batteries, but the heat/humidity here in FL is a battery killer. I'll be happy to get 3 years out of mine. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

06-24-2016, 06:50 AM	#7
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	There have been several no start, dead battery threads. My 2014 1LE was about 1.5 years old, and out of the blue it was just completely dead one day. I normally keep my car on a battery tender, as I dont drive mine everyday. For a couple of days I didnt, and thats when it went dead. Took it to the dealer, and they had it for several days. They tested the battery and told me it was fine. They did however replace the software in the Body Control Module. The car after that, stayed on 15 volts (the battery voltage meter) all the time. I had the dealer replace the battery. I think these cars have a fair amount of parasitic current draw with all of the electronics in them. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

06-24-2016, 07:56 AM	#9
ZL1Kid_AL Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 462	Long shot but could the battery be covered by warranty? or is it considered a wear item? Like clutch and etc My 2014 doesn't get driven much. Maybe 1 or 2 times a month since I bought it, and Just recently the battery dies and loses charge instantly. Car only has 4700 miles on it __________________ 750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce

06-23-2016, 06:26 PM	#4
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	If it is a daily driver, 7 or more years. 4 to 5 years if it is not a daily driver.

06-23-2016, 07:29 PM	#5
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	The number of cranks, and if it sees winter, and if you ever refresh it are all determining factors.

06-24-2016, 07:42 AM	#8
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I proactively changed the batter in my 2013 with 28k miles when it was 3 1/2 years old. I had been polishing the car for 5 hours while listening to the radio set to a low volume. I went to start the car about 1/2 hour later and it wouldn't turn over. Put it on the tender for an hour and it started right up. I decided then just to go ahead and change the battery.

06-24-2016, 07:58 PM	#12
jonm38 Drives: 2016 Siliverado LT. Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 628	My battery lasted 15,000 miles, 2013 ZL1 __________________ *Just Cruising!* USN - 1990 - 1994 2010 Camaro 2SS Red Jewel

06-24-2016, 08:51 PM	#13
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Bickle beast that they are, it really depends on the conditions the battery is kept in (excessive heat or cold), and how the battery is maintained (driven sufficient distance daily, or on a Tender). I'd say a good average is 3-5 years. Test it periodically, and as long as it's maintaining a solid charge after sitting overnight (12.5-12.8 volts), it should be fine. They can go bad quickly though.... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.