Battery Replacement: 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.2L V8 Crew Cab Pickup

GMC Sierra 1500 Model Years - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Where the battery is located and how to remove the 12V battery terminals

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup Lights Daytime Running Light (replace bulb)
Replace a burnt out DRL

DRLs are on more than your headlights. They burn out faster and should be replaced regularly

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup Lights Turn Signal - Front (replace bulb)
Replace the front turn signal

If your blinker doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup Lights Headlight (replace bulb)
Change a burnt out headlight

Avoid tickets and accidents with both working headlights! New bulbs are much brighter too

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.2L V8 Crew Cab Pickup Lights Reverse Light (replace bulb)
Replace reverse light

White light when you back up - yup, they burn out and you can replace them with bright LEDs

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.2L V8 Crew Cab Pickup
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Where is the battery located in a GMC Sierra 1500?

The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. We recommend changing the battery in GMCs every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Sierra 1500 that you need to replace.

The battery location in a GMC Sierra 1500 can typically be found in the engine bay, but may be in the trunk, fender or inside of the vehicle. You may need to remove the air filter housing, a plastic engine cover or parts of the cowl to find the battery in your Sierra 1500. See exactly where the battery is located in your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500.

Replacing the battery in your Sierra 1500 involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Sierra 1500s, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can't find it, call GMC and they will give you the code for free. In many GMCs, the transmission "learns" how you drive over time and makes adjustments, so you may experience altered driving dynamics as your car re-learns your driving style after changing the battery.

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