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2012 GMC Sierra 2500 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
SEL 5.0L V8 75 803 CCA 129 min Dual Terminal
SE 5.0L V8 65 890 CCA 146 min Side Post
King Ranch 5.0L V8 94R 937 CCA 157 min Side Post
Base 5.0L V8 78 830 CCA 139 min Top Post
Limited 5.0L V8 78 846 CCA 143 min Dual Terminal
Sport 6.2L V8 94R 869 CCA 131 min Top Post
King Ranch 6.2L V8 78 820 CCA 131 min Dual Terminal
Premium 6.2L V8 94R 861 CCA 142 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 2.4L I4 65 604 CCA 110 min Top Post
Platinum 2.4L I4 35 675 CCA 116 min Dual Terminal

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