# 2009 Chevrolet 1500 - do I really need to replace the battery under the back seat? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, 1500\ **Created:** [December 25, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601 "2020-12-25T18:23:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tbone31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@tbone31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbone31)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/1 "2020-12-25T18:23:33Z")
2009 Chev 1500 4x4 Hybrid. Jumps at starting from stop sign, bells & dingers too. Were told we needed a new battery system under back seat. $5000.00. 101,000 miles on the truck. Can we run the truck without replacing the unit under the seat? This is sporatic, not all the time. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/2 "2020-12-26T23:56:48Z")
> [@tbone31](#): > > Were told we needed a new battery system under back seat. $5000.00. Get a 2nd or 3rd estimate . . . that sounds awfully high As far as I know, the battery back is fairly low voltage, around 42v . . . I believe it’s actually 3 12V batteries, but not the typical 12V batteries you can get at any auto parts store ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/3 "2020-12-27T00:11:00Z")
$5,000 is a little high, you can get one reconditioned by a hybrid battery specialist for $2,500-$3,500 and depending on which state you’re in they may offer free installation. > **[Green Bean Battery | Reconditioned Hybrid Battery Company](https://greenbeanbattery.com/)** > > Premium Reconditioned Hybrid Battery Company. All Green Bean Batteries come with a Lifetime Warranty. Free Delivery & Installation. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/4 "2020-12-27T00:36:03Z")
So I was mistaken . . . ☹ That generation GM hybrid truck used a 300V system, unlike the earlier generation, which used 3 12V batteries under the seat. those batteries were also encased anyways, seems like there’s several choices and price points for a reconditioning battery for this truck, including a Dorman part . . . ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/5 "2020-12-27T16:12:56Z")
Who told you the battery needs to be replaced? Can you describe the problem with more detail? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601/6 "2020-12-27T16:37:52Z")
Have you asked this on a 1500 hybrid forum?