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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 GMC Sierra 1500.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
SE 3.5L V6 65 734 CCA 113 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.5L V6 24F 817 CCA 129 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 3.5L V6 78 715 CCA 120 min Top Post
Platinum 3.0L V6 35 725 CCA 125 min Top Post
SEL 3.0L V6 24F 803 CCA 137 min Top Post
Lariat 3.0L V6 34 817 CCA 134 min Dual Terminal
Base 3.0L V6 34 805 CCA 129 min Side Post
King Ranch 2.5L I4 78 567 CCA 95 min Side Post
Platinum 2.5L I4 65 633 CCA 101 min Side Post
XL 2.5L I4 65 612 CCA 91 min Dual Terminal
XLT 2.5L I4 78 560 CCA 101 min Top Post

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