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Barnyardbum · 01-06-2021, 10:46 PM

Hi,
First post ever! Can’t watch the news😩.
I have 2 camaros. A 2014 RS 2LT that I bought with a salvage title and a 2013 ZL1 that I bought new. That one only has 3900 miles. Both have original batteries. Is this normal? Love these cars!

Ashen L99 · 01-06-2021, 11:06 PM

Yes, the batteries being sealed in the trunk makes for a nice long life.

Barnyardbum · 01-06-2021, 11:27 PM

Thanks,
I have a friend with an ashen gray ZL1. Sweet color!!
I use a battery tender on both right now. Just don’t want to get caught in the middle of nowhere with battery problems.

hkittrell · 01-06-2021, 11:29 PM

2015 here. still strong as ever.

joekono · 01-06-2021, 11:52 PM

Welcome and SCREW THE NEWS. One of the best subtractions in my life. I don't know what the hell is going on half the time and it's either always bad news or fake ....so I'm told.

All I can tell you is that when I open the door from the house to the garage and see the Camaro sitting there, I smile, literally or mentally. The batteries seem to do well and a few of us use tenders when storing them. You're gonna love the C5 Camaro. How's that for news!

mikeman · 01-07-2021, 11:52 AM

The news is sad. This country is turning into a banana republic. lol!

Anyway, I'd plan on eventually replacing the original battery. When they get to a certain age, they can fail without warning. Hate to be stuck out in the middle of somewhere with a dead battery. Don't push it.

steakmaker · 01-07-2021, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnyardbum

Hi,
First post ever! Can’t watch the news��.
I have 2 camaros. A 2014 RS 2LT that I bought with a salvage title and a 2013 ZL1 that I bought new. That one only has 3900 miles. Both have original batteries. Is this normal? Love these cars!

My orginal battery was 9yrs old when I decided to change it,there was no problem but I felt it was time since it's in a non-heated winter storage for 6 months a year.I was so happy with the battery,I installed the exact same new battery. The automatic trickle charger helped with the longevity of the battery.

gm2376 · 01-07-2021, 12:27 PM

my delco battery went 9 years on a car that only had 6500 miles...was still good, but figured it was time.

ABM2SS · 01-07-2021, 12:31 PM

My original battery went over 11 years and 200,000 miles. Started getting "Service Batter Charging System" messages so I replaced it. Turned-out the battery wasn't the issue. Wonder how long it would have lasted.

And I'm 100% with the "News sucks, Camaros make me happy" crowd.

byrds8 · 01-07-2021, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABM2SS

My original battery went over 11 years and 200,000 miles. Started getting "Service Batter Charging System" messages so I replaced it. Turned-out the battery wasn't the issue. Wonder how long it would have lasted.

And I'm 100% with the "News sucks, Camaros make me happy" crowd.

I thought I did good getting 8 years out of my battery. 11 years is amazing lol.

Thunder70 · 01-07-2021, 05:23 PM

Picked up #24684 8-09 still have original battery

Black_SS10 · 01-07-2021, 06:03 PM

My original battery from my 2010 camaro lasted roughly 9 yrs before I had to replace it.

witenite · 01-07-2021, 06:21 PM

Replaced mine after 10 yrs. Wasn't having any issues but figured I was on borrowed time.

Tony-8 · 01-07-2021, 06:48 PM

On my second 5th Gen Camaro - first was a 2014 2LTRS I bought new and traded with 45K, and the second is a 2014 2SSRS with about 11K. Original batteries still in both cars with no issues. Store in winter and sometimes have it on a trickle charger. Will replace it with the same battery when the time comes - maybe next year if it makes it to Spring.

01-06-2021, 10:46 PM	#1
Barnyardbum Drives: 2013 zl1,2014 RS 2LT,1979 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 4	Original battery Hi, First post ever! Can’t watch the news😩. I have 2 camaros. A 2014 RS 2LT that I bought with a salvage title and a 2013 ZL1 that I bought new. That one only has 3900 miles. Both have original batteries. Is this normal? Love these cars!

01-06-2021, 11:52 PM	#5
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Welcome and SCREW THE NEWS. One of the best subtractions in my life. I don't know what the hell is going on half the time and it's either always bad news or fake ....so I'm told. All I can tell you is that when I open the door from the house to the garage and see the Camaro sitting there, I smile, literally or mentally. The batteries seem to do well and a few of us use tenders when storing them. You're gonna love the C5 Camaro. How's that for news! __________________

01-07-2021, 12:27 PM	#8
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,061	my delco battery went 9 years on a car that only had 6500 miles...was still good, but figured it was time. __________________ ZL1 10 spokes,Dart 388,ECS Supercharger 2200x, E85 Flex Fuel sensor, Dart 388 , B&M Tranny Cooler, Vigilante 4000 Triple Disc TC,Katech Ported Heads, Texas Speed Sheet Metal Intake, ECS Big Blower Cam,ID 1700s, Fore Triple Pumps, E85,ATI Super Dampner, KW V3 Coilovers, Pfadt front and rear sway bars,Pfadt Trailing arms and toe rods,ZL1 Rear Diff, RPM 6l90e level 10 Tranny, SW Long Tubes no cats,Nick Williams Boosted 102mm TB, Dr Phil Tune,Borla Atak

01-07-2021, 06:03 PM	#12
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	My original battery from my 2010 camaro lasted roughly 9 yrs before I had to replace it. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

01-07-2021, 06:21 PM	#13
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Replaced mine after 10 yrs. Wasn't having any issues but figured I was on borrowed time. __________________

01-06-2021, 11:06 PM	#2
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526	Yes, the batteries being sealed in the trunk makes for a nice long life. __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

01-06-2021, 11:27 PM	#3
Barnyardbum Drives: 2013 zl1,2014 RS 2LT,1979 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 4	Thanks, I have a friend with an ashen gray ZL1. Sweet color!! I use a battery tender on both right now. Just don’t want to get caught in the middle of nowhere with battery problems.

01-06-2021, 11:29 PM	#4
hkittrell Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 719 View My Garage	2015 here. still strong as ever.

01-07-2021, 11:52 AM	#6
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	The news is sad. This country is turning into a banana republic. lol! Anyway, I'd plan on eventually replacing the original battery. When they get to a certain age, they can fail without warning. Hate to be stuck out in the middle of somewhere with a dead battery. Don't push it.

01-07-2021, 12:31 PM	#9
ABM2SS Drives: 2010 SS M6 ABM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nashville, IN Posts: 268	My original battery went over 11 years and 200,000 miles. Started getting "Service Batter Charging System" messages so I replaced it. Turned-out the battery wasn't the issue. Wonder how long it would have lasted. And I'm 100% with the "News sucks, Camaros make me happy" crowd.

01-07-2021, 05:23 PM	#11
Thunder70 Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mercerville N.J. Posts: 42	Picked up #24684 8-09 still have original battery

01-07-2021, 06:48 PM	#14
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	On my second 5th Gen Camaro - first was a 2014 2LTRS I bought new and traded with 45K, and the second is a 2014 2SSRS with about 11K. Original batteries still in both cars with no issues. Store in winter and sometimes have it on a trickle charger. Will replace it with the same battery when the time comes - maybe next year if it makes it to Spring. __________________ Dream it - drive it!