NHTSA ID Number: 10118852
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1098
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-15
Summary
This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.
Bulletin No.: PI1098
Date: Nov-2013
Subject:
Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips
Models:
2012-2014 GM Cars and Trucks
Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification
label which contains the CCA rating and type may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings used to set
up a proper battery test and PDI charge.
Note: When setting up a battery for testing, it is required to select "Out Of Vehicle" or a warranty code will not be generated. The battery must be disconnected
from the vehicle and the test equipment connected directly to the battery posts. There is no need to remove the battery from the vehicle.
Note: The following battery ratings are for original equipment (OEM) only. Service batteries may have different ratings.
Vehicle
Engine
MY 12 CCA
Rating
MY 13 CCA
Rating
MY 14 CCA
Rating
Battery Type
ATS
All Engines
-
700
700
AGM
ATS w/Start Stop
L4/Gas
-
-
730
AGM
Camaro
All Engines
720
720
720
Flooded
Corvette
All Engines
590
590
615
Flooded
Cruze
L4/Gas
525
525
525
Flooded
L4/Diesel
-
-
730
AGM
CTS
All Engines
660
660
660
Flooded
CTS Sedan (New Model)
All Engines
-
-
730
AGM
ELR
L4/Gas
-
-
600
AGM
Impala
V6/Gas
600
600
615
Flooded
Impala (New Model)
L4/Gas & V6/Gas
-
-
615
Flooded
L4/BAS+
-
-
525
Flooded
Passenger Car
1
LaCrosse
L4/BAS+
525
525
525
Flooded
V6/Gas
615
615
615
Flooded
Malibu
All Engines
590
525
525
Flooded
Malibu w/Start Stop
L4/Gas
-
-
850/155 Aux
AGM
Orlando
L4/Gas
525
525
525
Flooded
Regal
L4/BAS+
525
525
525
Flooded
L4/Gas
615
615
615
Flooded
Sonic
L4/Gas
525
525
525
Flooded
Spark
L4/Gas
-
375
375
Flooded
-
-
520
AGM
Spark EV
SS
V8/Gas
-
-
700
AGM
Verano
All Engines
615
615
615
Flooded
Volt
L4/Gas
600
600
600
AGM
XTS
V6/Gas
-
660
660
Flooded
Colorado/Canyon
All Engines
590
-
-
Flooded
Silverado/Sierra LD/HD
V8/Diesel
730
730
730
Flooded
V8/Gas
615
615
720
Flooded
V6/Gas
730
730
730
Flooded
Avalanche
All Engines
615
615
615
Flooded
Captiva Sport
L4/Gas
615
615
615
Flooded
V6/Gas
660
660
660
Flooded
Enclave/Traverse/Acadia
V6/Gas
660
660
660
Flooded
Encore/Trax
L4/Gas
-
525
525
Flooded
Equinox/Terrain
L4/Gas
525
525
525
Flooded
V6/Gas
660
660
660
Flooded
Pick-up
SUV
2
Escalade/Tahoe/Suburban/Yu
kon
All Engines
660
660
660
Flooded
SRX
V6/Gas
660
660
660
Flooded
Express/Savana
V8/Diesel
770
770
770
Flooded
V8/Gas
600
600
600
Flooded
Caprice
V6/Gas
700
700
700
AGM
Impala
V6/Gas
720
720
720
Flooded
Tahoe
V6/Gas
660
660
660
Flooded
Van
Police Package
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your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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