2014+ Silverado / Sierra battery replacement also Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, and Denali
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This video will demonstrate how to change the battery in a 2014 and newer Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra. This process will be the same for Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Denali. This video will apply to all 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 models.
The battery size group is 94R.
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My first thought when I looked under the hood was, "Am I going to have to tow this thing to the shop and have a mechanic replace the battery?!". You're video saved me a major headache. Thanks.
Thank you Albert! Desert heat finally killed my 2014 Chevy Silverado battery. In doing research came across your instruction. $225 for battery. Watch, pause, work, and repeat until completed. Thanks again for the assist!
You're welcome. Glad to help!
Thank You Sir. This video help me get my battery in the correct way. I thought it was to big until u show us how to turn it to the side and slid in. Thank u
Thanks, bud. Its under 20 degrees here, so this will make the job much easier. Also, nice for my wife to hear that I'm not the only middle age man with an amp and a subwoofer in his truck.
From someone who is brand new to working on trucks at all, I wanted to say this video was great. I know this is probably a simple job, but it was detailed and simple. Look forward to more and checking some other videos out.
Glad to help! I've seen some crazier battery situations on heavy machinery but for a passenger vehicle this was the most difficult I've seen.
You are a total lifesaver. Spent 15 minutes trying to figure out how to get that distribution block off without breaking it. Many thanks!
Thank you for publishing this! Like so many others who have commented, this saved me a lot of time and money. Couldn’t have swapped out my Silverado’s battery without your help!
Nice video, I just changed the battery on my Chevy Silverado 2014 by my self, it wasn't a big deal I have done that before on my other cars, but I was scared by the auto parts store and the dealer when they told me that only a certified technician can do it. But after I watched your video I realized that I can do it and I save almost $100 .CA dollars and 2 hours of waiting .
Gracias Amigo.... 👌
glad to help!
That was a great video and I thank you for making this available to the public. I recently purchased a 2013 Silverado and started searching for the battery... when I found it, the first thing I did was go to youtube to get an idea of the R&R. Thanks again for taking your time to make the video, it is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks Jeff. I'm glad I was able to help you out. Have a great weekend!
I couldnt thank you enough!!!
I dont even know how to jump start a car, but after watching your video three times i changed my battery on my 2014 gmc sierra 1500 in 30 mins!!! Thank you so much for taking your time to make how to RUclips videos... because heros like you, youtube has a good name. I hope you keep on making new videos on my truck :)
Got to love how they are trying to complicate something as simple as a battery to where people will feel like they can't handle doing it themselves. I guess I can't blame them for wanting money. Great video! It is much appreciated.
Finally a video with no BS and straight to the point. All of the steps were clearly described. Great job from another Jeep owner, 99 TJ Wrangler.
First off, was surprised this battery went bad. Less than 40,000 miles but four years old. Texas heat, and not driving truck regularly must be tough on battery. When I opened hood, I thought the same thing, thanks a lot GM. After trying for a few minutes, I figured that I'd check to see if anyone else had the same problem. Thank you very much!!! You just save a lot of unneeded aggravation.
Thank you for posting this. My 2014 GMC Sierra battery started failing. I went to Autozone and they crawdadded every which way they could to say it wasn't the battery and it was fine since it said it could possibly take 45 minutes to install. Bought a new battery, found this video and had it installed in 20 minutes. Would have most definitely had a problem if I hadn't watched this. Thanks again !
You are very welcome!
Don't ask a parts store to work on you're vehicle. It's not their job. They are parts suppliers, not techs. If something goes bad, or breaks, then they are not liable. They are not trained techs, ase certified or whatever. Any shop can do this, or a car owner can do this.
I wish I could have seen this video (two) days ago, my battery died and I went to (2) separate autozone stores, the first one couldn't diagnose that my battery was no good, the second one was able to tell that a couple of cells were no good, meaning I need a new battery, it took 45 minutes with my aid for the salesman to remove the old battery and install a new one. Since I watched your video, I believe I can do the job myself in less time. Great video dude!!!
Thanks for posting! Battery died on my 2015 at 3 yrs 3 months and 37k miles. Seems common at this age and mileage after seeing comments and researching forums. You saved me money and time! Thanks!!
Thank God you made this video!! I consider myself handy but not with cars. Looking at this baffled me. Ended up being pretty easy after watching this!
Thanks Pete! I'm no mechanic myself. Give me a piece of wood and i'm good to go but automotive work is a different story. Glad I was able to help you out!
This video was super helpful! I was just at Advance Auto in Orlando, and the gentleman and I were totally at a loss. The trick was rolling that battery over. Thanks for posting!
Great video and it made my crappy day a little easier. Still, I would add to watch the thumbs while removing the plastic cover of the distribution block. I punctured my thumb enough to bleed through two bandaids.
Obviously an engineer did not think about changing a battery in an off road vehicle...
oh OUNCH! It was defiantly on there tighter than I expected. What amazes me is that on the drivers side front there is an empty space for a second battery that is easy to get to but for some crazy reason they put the battery in the hard to reach back spot while leaving the easy spot empty??? Sorry you had a ruff day Mark but glad I could help out a little.
Just had mine replaced this morning on 2015 GMC Sierra. Luckily the auto parts store replaced for free and the guy was very patient and knowledgeable. I helped him out a lot but we should have looked at your video first. He just kept saying "It shouldn't be this hard, it just shouldn't be this hard". THANK YOU for posting this. The tough part was lifting the battery out. We did NOT think to turn the battery. GREAT TIP!!! We actually loosened one of the bolts holding the overflow resevoir, enough where it would "rock" forward and out of the way to allow clearance for the battery to be pulled right out.
Why oh why would GM design such crappy location for high maintenance item like the battery? It was like a jigsaw puzzle. Ok what do you take off next and next and next. Ridiculous. Also the OEM battery does not have handles. Not sure if all the aftermarket do or not but that definitely helps
Hey GM, the 2nd battery tray for diesels is MUCH easier to get to. Hmmmmm....
You saved me so much time on changing my battery, it was just over 4 yrs old just not holding a charge I guess. Went out and truck would not start I noticed for a couple days now getting harder to start. $170 at autozone for what they say is factory replacement, 5yr Warrantee. would have liked to gotten the 820 cold crank aps but $188 without tax dont think so. Not right now, in two months no issues. Best time saving video so far, GREAT JOB
Thanks for putting this out there. I was halfway through the process and losing hope. Your take was clear and concise, saving me both time and cash. Never had a battery be such a pain on any other vehicle, but dammit it got it done myself for the price of the new battery and only one busted knuckle. Be well.
Great video, thank you. Especially how to flip the battery around, and how to get the grey plastic cover off the connection block. I used an extender from my socket drive to pry it. I did this change as a kind of emergency, in -24°C weather and in less than 45 minutes. None of the plastic parts broke, although it was a challenge to get the electrical cables (stiff with the cold) to bend enough out to be out of the way to get the old battery out and the new one in. Tying them off to the corner strut on the opposite side of the vehicle helped. When you put the vertical strut back in, there is a circular guide to thread it through. I also found it unnecessary to remove the positive jumper. Accessing that nut, even with a deep socket, is a pain as there is not enough clearance for the socket to seat properly and grab the nut.
Albert, your video proved to be extremely helpful over the weekend as I had to change the battery in my Silverado. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and post it!! Cheers!
I know it has been four years since you posted this but I wanted to send my thanks. Well put together video and I know you saved me a lot of time and frustration. Thank you very much!
So helpful. Had to change the bat on my 2015 GMC Serria and it was the exact same. Sure saved a lot of time with you video. Thanks.
Thanks so much. I was about to remove the coolant reservoir but decided to search for videos. You saved me a ton of time and headache! Steve
yeah when I first looked at it I had the same freak out thought about having to pull the reservoir. Glad I could help!
Great video - so helpful. You never mentioned battery size but in one of the views I thought I saw AC Delco AGM 94RPlt. Confirmed what I thought was the correct size - 94R (or H7). Thanks again.
Yes sir you are correct the size group is 94R !
Thank you! I need to changed my dad's battery and I opened his hood and had no idea where to start. This video gives me hope!
This guy nails it! Completed mine in 30min or less thanks to your video.
Thanks Albert! I must admit . I was spooked by distribution box sitting on the battery .. but a review of your excellent instruction for the dismantle and install gave me the push to have a go. Glad I did. Thanks! I removed what was the original battery from a 2014 GMC Sierra and replaced it with a new Motomaster Group 94R that I got at Canadian Tire .. paid a little extra for the additional cranking amps for winter operation in Alberta .. total price with the $20 core fee returned was around $200 CDN.
Great video. Thanks! I could barely find the battery when I popped the hood. Your instructions are spot on and made it fairly easy to replace the battery.
Thanks for this, made it real easy. You weren’t kidding about the price of the battery. A little disappointed that I barely got 4 years out the stock one, my 2004 Silverado gave me 5.
Replacing my battery in the AutoZone parking lot, your video showing how to maneuver the battery in and out saved my bacon. Thanks! And seriously what a stupid design!!
You're the man dude!!! Thank you. I was getting crazy codes and all sorts of weird stuff. "Service theft deterrent" and "Service Stabilitrak". I was scared out of my mind. Swapped out the battery, she is running like a dream again!
Was youre battery going bad or why did you replaced it ?have ypu had any issues since you replaced the battery?
Thank you very much! I had to pull this up for the AutoZone guy to figure out how to get it out. Turning sideways - who would've thought! Thank goodness for RUclips!
Thank you for doing this, Brother. You saved me a lot of frustration and time out in the heat today (and probably some collateral damage as well...). You have my grateful appreciation for taking the time to help others who have popped the hood on one of these trucks thinking they were gonna be done with a battery switch in 15 mins - only to find a rabbit hole staring back at them... I'm certain you contribute to society in more ways than this - but you sure knocked one deep with this effort. Youthuhman!
Very nice work on battery install. I will be doing the same job tomorrow on my 2014 Silverado. This will help me a lot. Many Thanks!!
Thanks - The Video was very helpful for removal of the power distribution block and removing and installing the battery. I replaced the battery on a 2016 GMC 1500 Sierra yesterday and your video was very helpful. I strongly suggest insulating both the Positive and Negative terminal posts of the battery before rolling the battery on its side to reduce the risk of electrical arcing should the battery posts contact the frame and/or any metal. I used a piece of clear plastic tygon tubing with Scotch 33 electrical tape to insulate the battery posts on both the old and new battery prior to removal/installation.
Very good video, always wondered how that distribution block was attached to the battery. I’ll be ready now when my battery craps out. Thanks for the post!
Great job. Just replaced my Sierra battery after watching your video. Made it a breeze. Thanks!
Best video on RUclips on this battery replacement!!!!
I just finished my 2017 Silverado. You nailed it man. Chevy must have put a team on it and challenged them to see how difficult they could make it. Mine had conductors on both sides of the bus bar🤬
Albert...one of the best videos I have seen. I have to change my daughters 2016 Tahoe battery today and had no idea how to get it out. The worst part of this job will be purchasing a new battery on Black Friday! One note of over caution, it might pay to remove any jewelry such as rings or metal banded watches. As in welding, if the jewelry were to short between hot and ground the results could be an instantaneous burn. I have seen it happen. Not pleasant! Again, thank you so much for the great video.
I watched your video twice then went out and changed out the battery like a pro. I was able to get the cross brace out without detaching the vertical brace by simply loosening it at the cross brace. The battery also came out without turning it on its side. I used a battery carrier to get a hold of it. I positioned the carrier slightly forward of center so that the front would come up first. Thank you so much.
This was very helpful.I have changed out many batteries in my time however this was the most difficult .Turning battery on side was the secret.Thanks again
Thanks. You took the guess work out of it. I dont believe 3 brackets later and still had to turn the battery sideways to get it out. THank you, thank you, thank you.
Nice job Al! After smacking my knuckles trying to get that batter out I decided to RUclips it. Twist, roll and lift....really! Who designed that thing! Appreciate your help! Thanks again.
awesome video....i just changed the battery on my 14 sierra...this video made the job only 25 min...thanks 👍
You are very welcome. Merry Christmas!
Thank you!!! I love that you were straight and to the point. This video was a huge help. You are the man. You went over every detail we needed.
You are a hero, sir!
Ha ha ha. When I was a little kid all I wanted to be was superman!
Good job man! Walked me right through it. The distribution box was the ?????
A Silverado with tunes, a Sahara Wrangler and support for the military! Great minds must think alike. Same situation with me!
Anyway, thanks for posting a great and necessary video.
See heroes dont always wear capes.
Roger that! Glad be of help Sir.
Thanks a lot brother, I was scratching my head trying to figure out how to get that damn battery out of my 2015 Silverado. Very helpful video.
Thank you for making this video. Gonna save me a bunch of time. You, Sir, are a great American!
Thank you Sir!
Thanks much! Very helpful video... Especially the tip on rotating the battery to get it in / out.
Your video is so clear and easy to follow . Thanks it helped alot !
Great video!!! Especially the trick of turning it on it's side. Mine was so tight it made a difference weather I turned it clockwise or counter clockwise. Flip it counter clockwise. Well done sir.
You are the man! My bad just went to shit and I came across your video. This made my life so much easier. Thanks!
Thanks for posting this. The trick was definitely to put the battery on its side before pulling it out. It's doable without removing the vertical support bar. Also, no need to remove the positive jumper from the distribution box. I just left it hooked up and moved the whole assembly aside. You do have to remove a plastic wire clamp to move that distribution box far enough away.
Thanks for the video! Glad I checked here first.. made replacing the battery in my 2014 Silverado so much easier! One note: You don't actually have to take the jumper off of the "distribution block" at all, just disconnect it from the battery. Thanks Again!!
Dude, well done...big help. That distributer box had me scratching my head...
Thank you for this video. After watching it I was able to change my battery in 10 minutes. It's easy once you know how to do it and the only tools I needed were 10mm and 13mm sockets and an extension. FYI it's the same for the Escalade.
WOW! Thanks for sharing! I was soo pissed when my truck didn't start and started this process. Not because of the dead battery but the screwing GMC put on me with this FU design!
It's bad enough that a truck sells for 50K but they make it so hard to do what before was simply a 5 min job. All the while having a empty spot for a battery where they use to be in the front left corner of the truck. I have always had a GMC but this could be the last one!
rolling the battery on its side saved the day, thanks dude !!!!
Thanks for the video,I gotta do all this in a ❄️ day 🤦🏽♂️
I had to take the battery side nut off the post that holds down the coolant reservoir in order to tip the battery up and out (10mm, long-ass extension). Not the worst job I've ever had to do, but more of a pain in the balls than it needs to be, for sure. My 2015's battery died and the walls were bulged at precisely 37,000 miles and 37 months, FWIW. Just in time :)
On a side note, that distribution block is actually the bee's knees when you're adding stuff like amps and such. No need to make fancy-dancy from-to's and adapter rigs.
Thanks for posting the video!
Great how-to video. FYI, I just replaced the battery on my 2013 Silverado, fully loaded. Bought it at Sam's Club, direct replacement Duralast batt. for $114 +tax. w/ 4yr war.
Thanks! You were a lifesaver! The wiring on my 2016 is a bit different, but your walk through got me through it!
Cou!d not have replaced the battery without this video. Thanks
Thanks for sharing. Never seen this distribution block on a battery Like that before either. Manufacturers just keep making automobiles more difficult to work on or making it look intimidating.
Great video bud! I was at a loss with my 2016 gmc sierra, video was extremely helpful....you're the man!!
Thank you for your time sir. You made it really easy and took all the aggravation out of it.
Good video, you remembered to tell us to turn the battery on its side to get it out. I paid $177.00 at O'Reilly's for my battery. 3 year warranty.
Thank you. Very helpful. I purchased an Interstate brand replacement battery from my local Costco for $113 with the core. It comes with a 3 1/2 year warranty. Fitment code is 29 while group size is H6 (48). Also, the Interstate brand comes with a handle. No need to turn the new battery into place.
The turning sideways was required for me because I have a 2017 with an H7 battery. It is 1.5" longer than H6.
They got me! I'm paying the dealer to do it. Not that it looks overly complicated, just too much a pain in the but to do myself.
Thanks for your video. Saved me a lot of time and frustration. You were dead on, even down to the size of the bolts. Thanks
Thank you so much. It’s not as easy as it use to be. The video was a great help! Thanks again.
Thanks! I have a 2015 GMC Sierra that needed a battery. I was like wtf when I opened the hood. This explained for me
You got me through it I was about to give up once I seen all them wires. Thank you sir.
Great video. Thank you. For a Yukon 2018, I had no other than to unscrew the coolant deposit in front of the battery; no combination allowed me to get the old battery out.
Thanks so much. Saved my bacon. I would probably still be working on removing the distribution block and squeezing the battery out.
Thank you !!!!! I was worried I was going to have to disconnect every single wire
Thanks for the viedo. I need to change my battery tomorrow, now i know how to do it on my new truck.
It's not hard at all. Glad to help!
Albert J3 it took me less than 20 min to change it thanks to your viedo
Awesome!
Thank you for making this video. Helped me out tremendously. Saved me so much time and made everything easy.
Thumbs up for the Bravo Company shirt! Appreciate the video!
Thanks for the video it helped me out and saved me time and swear words..
Thanks! it looked like it was going to be a bear to change, and it is, but it would have been worse without this video!
Thanks for posting this....just had to change my battery...used your video as a guide....
Thanks so much. Like many others, my first thought was WTF! Watched your video and was 20-25 minutes total for the job. I must say that I was able to pull up on front facing part of battery and pull it up and out without putting it on its side. Maybe because I just had my annual rust spray not long ago
and it is super slick and slippery in that area. Was able to insert new battery straight in as well. Thanks again and will passs it forward.
Thank you that was very helpful. I loved my truck until today.
Very good video. I was wondering how to get all of that crap loose. Now I know. Thanks much.
Hey bud, thanks for the video. Yeah, it looked a little overwhelming when I first saw how they have the battery in there. Got it done in about an hour with some beer breaks. 👍
Great video thanks for the post. The battery has handles on the top side that pop up to make the removal and replacement much easier. Cheers.
Thanks for the video. Definitely helped me this morning. Cheers.
thanks guy ....... mine bit the dust this morn. and i have a big lifted truck , any way lifted the hood and said what the **** was gm thinking , but after watching you i felt better . only thing is trying to do this on a step stool . hell just cki'ng the oil is a job . THANKS
YES, Great tips, straight to the point, well done, thank you👍👍🏁🏁
Great demonstration & simple communications on how to. Thanks!
Great video I was also held up on the distribution block myself I too was afraid of breaking something definitely don’t make cars like they used to
Thank you Scott! The whole time all I could think about was "how much will this cost if I break something". I edited out 10 minuets of me messing with that stupid plastic box and another 10 minutes of me trying to get that battery in an angle that would come out. They definitely don't make them like they use to!
I was taking my battery offer and and touched the farwall with my ratchet.and it started now it won't start.did I blow a fuse or what
There is a plastic clip on the front of the assembly by the positive terminal and two or three on the back side of the battery. Pry them out a little with a small flat blade screwdriver as you lift the assembly up.
Thank you so much that is a huge help I was struggling on the distributor part lol
Yup that is the part that held me up. I was afraid of breaking something. Glad I could help you out!
Albert J3 worst thing is going to orielly and pay the hefty bill :(((
FO REAL! I was expecting to pay $130 for a standard or maybe splurge on a deep cycle for $200 but not $230 for regular battery....
Thanks to you I replaced the battery with Zero swears. Cost was $159 at Costco.