Don't let a failing battery slow you down. Shop replacement batteries for 1997 GMC C1500 Suburbans today and schedule a quick installation at Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Researching battery replacements for your GMC C1500 Suburban? Use the following chart to find information on GMC C1500 Suburban battery size and cold cranking amps.
| Battery | Engine | Warranty | Cold Cranking Amps | |
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| 78-1 | V8/5.7L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 700 |
| 78FT-2 | V8/5.7L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 800 |
| 78-AGM | V8/5.7L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 740 |
| 78-1 | V8/6.5L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 700 |
| 75FT-3 | V8/6.5L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 700 |
| 78-AGM | V8/6.5L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 740 |
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V8/5.7L - Battery: 78-1 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 700 |
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V8/5.7L - Battery: 78FT-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 800 |
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V8/5.7L - Battery: 78-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 740 |
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V8/6.5L - Battery: 78-1 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 700 |
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V8/6.5L - Battery: 75FT-3 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 700 |
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V8/6.5L - Battery: 78-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 740 |
You can pretty much drive your GMC C1500 Suburban until you don't want to anymore. But your C1500 Suburban's battery? Don't count on it to last forever. On average, auto batteries last anywhere from three to five years. Check your battery regularly and replace it as needed so it doesn’t leave you and your GMC C1500 Suburban stranded. Pay attention to clues that your battery is on its way out. A sluggish engine start, an illuminated battery or check engine light, bloated battery case, corroded battery posts, or weak lights may all indicate that your battery is on its last leg.
Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. With computerized testing we can see how much charge is left in your battery. Drop in for a free battery check and, if necessary, a battery replacement to help keep your 1997 GMC C1500 Suburban running! Car batteries are one of our many specialties! Our technicians are well-acquainted with GMC’s service specs for C1500 Suburban battery CCAs and reserve capacity. Get help figuring out the battery size that fits your car perfectly, and schedule a weekday or weekend battery replacement service for your car.
Your GMC C1500 Suburban deserves the best, which is why we only carry top-of-the-line replacement parts and batteries. Your C1500 Suburban needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery that can handle most extreme environments and weather conditions. DieHard batteries shatter expectations using state-of-the-art advancements to fuel the increasing power needs of modern vehicles They're no ordinary battery, they're extraordinary. Choose a DieHard battery for your GMC C1500 Suburban and drive with confidence knowing that performance will be there when you're counting on it. That's the kind of battery we deliver.
Have you recently had a fresh battery installed in your GMC C1500 Suburban? Congrats! Give your new car battery the best start with proper care. Help extend your car battery’s life by cutting back on unnecessary short trips, keeping the battery posts corrosion-free, and not using electronics such as the radio and power outlets when the engine is off.
Firestone Complete Auto Care has answers to your top car battery questions. If you have battery questions that are GMC C1500 Suburban-specific, visit your nearest store. Our technicians have the answers.