5th Gen Camaro Starter Replacement (2010-2015) | Applicable for 5th Gen Camaro SS, RS , LT, LS & ZL1

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5th Gen Camaro Starter Replacement (2010-2015) | Applicable for 5th Gen Camaro SS, RS , LT, LS & ZL1

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Күн бұрын

Here's a "How To" video for a Starter replacement on a Camaro SS (2010-2015). I try to show as much as I can while underneath the car but in reality It's really quite simple, and should take about 30 mins to do. This can be done on a 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Camaro SS.
Here's the instructions, and you can use the video as a reference.
1. Disconnect Battery (negative) & Lift Car.
2. Locate Starter.
3. Locate Heat Shield and remove the three 8mm bolts.
4. Remove the heat shield and expose the starter.
5. Unbolt the two starter mount bolts (13mm). Make sure to hold in place.
6. Carefully rotate the starter to get easier access to the back connections.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector. Located above positive power cable.
8. Remove the (13mm) nut holding positive power cable.
9. Remove and replace starter.
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@josephpezza3062 2 ай бұрын

Ik this video is old but thank you so much for the reference points helped me a ton also for people running longtube headers with these cars you gonna have a hard time getting the starter to clear the trans cooler lines what I found out is there’s 2 bushings behind the bell housing of the trans loosen those bolts and there also another bushing by the ac compressor hope this helps anyone with long tube headers or such cheers again 🍻

@KaylaRundle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. I am about to tackle this job and make a similar video! Love having other Fifth Gen friends to work off each other's content! PowerMaster starter time!

@gvaspirated Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful 👍🏻 and I couldn’t agree more! Hope to collab one day 😁

@markusgok5072 7 ай бұрын

Hello Iam from Germany and i have a Camaro SS Hot Wheels Edition from 2013 .Here in Germany are not many people who can help me with my car ,my question is if someone could help me or explain me how to fix the passenger airbag light ? It blinks everytime when someone is sitting ,i changed the airbag but nothing happened.Hope someone can help me 🙏 Best greets Markus

@user-qb9gj1oj8z Жыл бұрын

Stop getting under the car with no blocks.l know few people that had there car fall on there heads when under it ..please don't put your life on the line.z...THE BEST STARTER VIDEO ON YOU TUBE. TUBE...I hope your doing safety first.Thank you tThe older guy

@gvaspirated Жыл бұрын

Good advice man!

@rozelleriley1295 4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing people just don’t know, have those BLOCKS! Good video though cause I think my starter is going out!😂

@mortonstowingrecovery1614 2 жыл бұрын

why couldnt you leave the heat shield on until you got the starter motor off and hanging from wires instead off fighting that hard space? great video !!

@johnpro17 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video

@jamesst.patrick7084 Жыл бұрын

Really wish this guy lived near me

@GentleBrawl Жыл бұрын

Just picked a 2011 with 84k miles and it has some hard starts. Has to be the starter. Thanks for the reference!

@dobetter4271 10 ай бұрын

If it’s the hot start issues theses camaros have bless you I have the worst luck with heat soak

@beachchuck 3 жыл бұрын

Lawsuit claims the 2010-present Chevrolet Camaro has inadequate heat shields that fail to protect the starter motor from engine bay heat. The additional heat allegedly puts resistance on the electrical conductors inside the motor, which forces it to use more power than usual to start the engine. GM told dealers to say it is a battery issue, not a starter issue.

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting... do you have a place where I can read up on this? I'm shocked!

@scarymsmary 2 жыл бұрын

The lawsuit got dismissed recently didn't it?

@mars188 Жыл бұрын

@@scarymsmary well did it???? how about the 2012 model?

@dobetter4271 10 ай бұрын

I know guys with 6th gens still having this issue I’m having it with my 2010 ss

@Free-dom1337 4 ай бұрын

This helped me earlier which i appreciate however i bought a bad starter from autozone so now i gotta repeat this whole process after installing the new one i heard a major grinding noise then the car started

@goofy4birds 12 күн бұрын

so useful!!!

@olveramelinda 8 ай бұрын

Did mine today took about 45min in the dark with a flashlight 🔦. Now it super cranks.

@gvaspirated 8 ай бұрын

Let’s gooo! Good shit man. Glad my video was useful

@coach77060 4 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful. Thank you.

@leblanc40 2 жыл бұрын

So im not sure if you will reply another reason why the starter will go out. Is due to the fact of the heat shield on the starter . The starter becomes heat soaked. You need to wrap your starter to help long last it . And also adding a additional ground strap from the motor to the chasy. If you look up chevy lawsuit hot start on camaro the form will come up.

@gvaspirated 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had no idea that these camaro's had that issue. Thank you SO MUCH for bringing that to light! Luckily I never had to pay more than $250 for this repair. I appreciate you reaching out bro!

@leblanc40 2 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated its not the fact with all the issues mine is great after I replaced the motor in it due to the previous owners doing, but other than that car is amazing the hot start issue or slow start will crank really slow or crank then stop then turn on is due to chevy. The heat shield I would heat wrap it . But you are welcome amazing color !

@ericheisler5351 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@nealaskme6272 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you....this helped me on my 2013 camaro

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that brother.

@great4ever845 4 жыл бұрын

What are the sympoms my camaro wont start lights on and temp gauge needle bouncing back n forth with engine ligbt flashing also grinding noise when door is shut or i unlock door when key fob???

@Kasiamae 6 күн бұрын

Do you have a link of the product?

@kwon2289 6 ай бұрын

Just replaced the starter I took out the starter down then removed the heat shield the the plug and batt wire

@frshswagg1883 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the tutorial vid fam, very helpful‼️🙏🏽👌🏽💯 love that paint job‼️

@albundy7159 3 жыл бұрын

Thx from Germany 👍

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Bitte!

@albundy7159 3 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated Danke 👍👍

@trentmurray1770 4 жыл бұрын

nice! thank you

@cjcoleman7372 2 жыл бұрын

As for our 5th gens they are known for starting issues. Labored and no start conditions and everything in between. To the point of there was a class action law suit that was rumored to be in the works to make GM do a recall for it. Due to that and the fact I couldn't get a factory replacement at the time I upgraded and put a Powermaster high tourq starter. I can't believe the huge difference it made. It's clockable so you can get it away from the knock sensor which regardless of what starter you go with you need to be mindful of it. Especially when you are working on a high mileage car because over time they will get brittle and break. Lastly... use a heat blanket or something to protect it from the heat. Headers will give off an insane amount of heat.

@chevyrider9027 Жыл бұрын

Got a Powermaster 9509 on the way for the same hot start issues. Did you need to shim it or were you able to just slap it in without the any shimming?

@703Speed Жыл бұрын

@@chevyrider9027 Also got a power master 9509.. Were you able to get it in without shimming?

@Americafirst-i8q Жыл бұрын

Of course it's the heat that's destroying these starters

@703Speed Жыл бұрын

Update: starter works just fine w/o shimming

@joshb6634 4 жыл бұрын

get some ratchet wrenches my dude, It would have made quick work of that heat shield.

@kingsage7195 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!! Keep making more your car is my favorite on youtube

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much brotha

@jonathanjohnson1577 3 жыл бұрын

Replacing mine soon

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Hope this was helpful

@brianwright0527 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't looked at mine, but...does the heat shield bolt to the starter where you could take it off as an assembly? Or does it block the electrical connections where it has to come off as a piece?

@thefitnesslife4988 3 жыл бұрын

Looks alot easier than 6th gen

@901taclife6 Жыл бұрын

Always bench test new starters before installing prevents double work

@xxcowboyjamxx 3 жыл бұрын

sweet lookin camaro bro!

@marlonpooran8507 Жыл бұрын

Nice car

@DanielGutierrez-lo5hu 4 жыл бұрын

I love the wheels, what's the size???

@xavierflores676 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like 20x10 front and 20x11 rear

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

hey bro sorry. It's 20x10 all around.

@BatMobile23 3 жыл бұрын

What a performance starter be good as well, if so can you recommend me some good ones

@anthonyking4387 4 ай бұрын

Where are the headers one last time?

@funnyvibes3264 Жыл бұрын

Understandable brother 😘☀️

@gvaspirated Жыл бұрын

Appreciate bro!

@350BLAZE 2 жыл бұрын

Was there any shims to swap over to the new starter or was it a straight forward swap

@ralph156able 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, looking to get a 2011 SS Camaro, just wondering what are some things you think I should look out for?

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

check out my latest video bro!

@johnmalizia6436 9 ай бұрын

where did put the jack at

@owenlozano6492 4 жыл бұрын

What were the symptoms when your starter was going out?? My car has been having longer slower starts when I turn it on before work, after work, and when it’s hot. Tested the battery and I guess it’s good, checking terminals here in a few, next thing I figured was the starter.

@fernsader9261 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Just today my car randomly did not start after experiencing the same symptoms you speak of. So I checked all my fuses(you should check starter, ECM, ignition fuses), if those are good it is most likely the starter. Could be the battery but if you are hearing the clicks and lights and radios are all coming on then maybe not. You should test the batter before the starter though

@owenlozano6492 4 жыл бұрын

L.F Sader I tested the battery yesterday it’s fine. I even bought a new battery to test with the old one and they both read about the same. Alternator is fine, spark plug wires aren’t loose, fuses are good, haven’t checked ECM I don’t think it’s that but I’ll check that last. We’re really starting to think it’s the starter giving up. I said screw it and I usually don’t do this but I’m getting a diagnostic at my local dealer because if it’s the starter it’s covered under warranty. I wanna just pull it off and go get it tested at autozone but it’s such a pain in the ass to take it out. We’ll see. I’m really hoping it’s the starter and Chevy takes care of it such a headache

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely delayed start up. Everything else was working perfectly. Fuel components, battery, spark plugs. I'm sorry for the late response.

@BlurrrieMedia 4 жыл бұрын

Get some longtubes man gah dang, youll love your car way more if you free up that airflow

@JOSERGMMXX 3 жыл бұрын

great video thanks elso that hood is so cool i will like to put a same one on mine 👌 where i can find it

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bud, I have a full video for that!

@JOSERGMMXX 3 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated great video too thanks 😎👌

@prchewwin23 3 жыл бұрын

ABM!! Love it I have one too

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet another ABM FAM

@prchewwin23 3 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated thanks. I’m getting mine bagged this week. Will post videos soon

@sampedro03 4 жыл бұрын

Hi What kind of springs You put

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

Meghan Racing coilovers

@sampedro03 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nolimithg 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I’m getting word that my starter is heat soaked should I replace the whole thing or what idk heat soaked to much

@taviennewman3667 3 жыл бұрын

Did you take off any parts of the body of the car to reach the starter?

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Nope! Just the heater shield.

@TheCptnrsk 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I have an 11 SS2RS and it only has about 30k miles on it. All of a sudden it just clicks one time and nothing. I replaced the battery, even tried jumping it off a 2015 392 challenger, same thing, just 1 click. I pulled the starter relay out and used the exact same one from my cadillac EXT same just click, and I even left the relay out and bypassed everything with a jumper and it just clicked. Have a hard time thinking the starter just went out with only 30k miles. Any thoughts?

@gvaspirated 2 жыл бұрын

Try searching it or inputting this on Camaro5. Maybe some one has ran into this? No clue bro.

@TheCptnrsk 2 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated Update for posterity. I cleaned up all the grounds and terminals still no start. I removed the heat shield and starter and put back in a new oem starter. Tested it and it fired right up. Only 33k on the car. I did notice that the power terminal to the starter wasnt very tight, meaning I didnt have to use any torque to turn off the bolt. I have a question. Does anyone know if the 2011 SS2/RS came with the under-body skid plate? Ive seen them on some but dont recall if they were the same year as mine. Thanks

@Alphamac24 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCptnrsk Can't help you with the skid plate inquiry but thanks for re-updating. I'm currently having the exact same problem on my 2010 2SS with 69K miles on it. Changed out spark plugs, wires, new coils, & recharged a 2 year old battery (13.2 on meter). Still won't crank, just a single (sometimes double) clicking. Original issue was long cranks before finally turning over, plus the cold starts weren't as "spirited" as they used to be. I'm thinking the starter is my issue as well but the body kit I have on it wont allow driving up on ramps nor using a jack. I did have an issue a few times after cranking the RPM gauge wouldnt move and it seemed like timing was completely off. I just parked it for a few days and it disappeared

@Chaosweaver-1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey that ping noise right before 4:00. What part made that noise? I have a video on my channel of that sound happening on heat up and cool down

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

It might have been me hitting a pipe or something. I don't notice anything in particular bro.

@Chaosweaver-1 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind checking the short clip I made to see what you think it might be?

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chaosweaver-1 Just did. Yeah that's weird. Is there anything on Camaro5?

@Chaosweaver-1 3 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated I posted there. So far just speculation of a heat shield or heat soak. Ill start to pin point the area next time I can get it on a lift.

@severogonzaleziii5549 3 жыл бұрын

What starter did u put. Original or upgraded 1.

@gvaspirated 3 жыл бұрын

Original AC delco

@EddieSims 4 жыл бұрын

god damn your Camaro sounds so good, I need a v8 in mine. do you have an aftermarket exhaust on?

@gvaspirated 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro, a flowmaster axleback

@EddieSims 4 жыл бұрын

GV Aspirated love it

@EddieSims 4 жыл бұрын

GV Aspirated who did you buy it from??

@scarymsmary 2 жыл бұрын

@@gvaspirated having a starter issue with my 2011 currently, so this is how I found this video. I agree with Eddie up there - Your car sounds super good! Purrs like a kitten!