Great video, thank you! My 2013 Yukon XL didn’t have the 8 mm nut for the small wire, it had a plastic electrical clip, so some people may run into that, just fyi. Also, to echo Ron Xx above, removing the engine heat shield with the 6 x 10 mm bolts made a big difference to access and remove the starter sideways! However, don’t “remove” the heat shield. After it’s unbolted simply shimmy the shield upward to give enough space. Then reaffix afterwards.

Thank you! Cleaning the battery connection to starter is an important step. I skipped this step and was frustrated that new starter wasn't working. Scrubbed connection with emery cloth and truck starts like new! I really appreciate this video.

Thanks brother. All the other videos they pulled it out the bottom, tried and failed. Figured I could come out the side and your video walked me through it.

Thank you for the video, utilized this to assist with my starter removal and installation on a 2011 suburban. Few things I wanted to mention for anyone reading - the starter won't come out of the bottom on a suburban due to the brake lines. Easiest way is the side. make sure you get a 3/8 deep long 13mm socket. I could not get the second screw out from the bottom with my 1/2 socket drive so I kept trying 1/4 socket drive (too close to the transmission) and broke 2 1/4 to 3/8 adapters. Second, do yourself a favor and remove the damn engine heat cover. It's like 6 10mm screws takes literally one minute. You'll spend more time trying to shimmy the starter in and out. Once that cover is off it makes things so much easier.

Thanks, I was stuck trying to get a starter out of a Sierra Denali from below. This was a big help.

Thanks 🙏, I watched your video and it’s very informative. I replaced the starter on my mother in laws today

sr.thank you for sharing you video with people like me. I don't know to much about car repair.but I had to replace my 2007 gmc yukon denali like your starter,once again thanks,save me a lot money I last time brought my truck to dealership end pay over $3,ooo dollars never gonna happen again thank you you so much.you had new subcriber and thump up

Lovely video boss very detailed am about get my stater on the 1st strong arm the steering wheel to position it to see the start hit 2 cold beers and get to work

Thank you for posting. Walked me all the way through changing my starter.👍🏽

Your video was very helpful for my 2008 Yukon Denali I did everything u said to do, an it took me a little over two hours thanks again.

You can just unbolt the starter, point the front toward the ground, and then disconnect the wires all from the bottom. Takes 15 min. There is no reason to touch that inner fender.

Thank you. Some of these other videos were ridiculous. This video told me exactly what I need to do and what to look out for. Much appreciated!

Great video. Next time imma try your way. I have a 07 Yukon Denali XL also same color too, it was a pain in the ass tryna get it from the Bottom since the Sway Bar is in the way! Thanks!

I'm literally going to autozone to buy my starter now, just wanted to see what kinda work I was in for. Doesn't seem hard at all, thank you for the information.

Just did mine today. Those back 2 wires are a pain lol. I did have to take the wheel off but i didn't have to take out the plastic shield. My hands are small, i was able to get a small ratchet on the 2 cables on the back side of rhe starter by goingin under the heat shieldon the motor. My tahoe is lifted so that helped. I will say it helps alot to take 2 bolts out of starter then angle it down a little to get your hand in behind there. Took me a few hours. But saved some money.

Awesomely done

Thank you so much for your help. I'll be using your video for my 2007 Yukon Denali. Hopefully it is my starter, lol.

Thanks bro. This really helped me. Much appreciated

What a great fucking video man. Thanks it’s 5:27 am here in Chicago with rainy weather and my starter has been giving me issues this week now I’m missing work and will replace it hahaha great detailed video.

excellent instructional vid!

great vdeo! very helpful, thank you sir

Thank man, you made it simple!

Awsome info nice work

Thank you so much. I Was having a hard time locating my starter. And it was exactly where you said it would be.

Thanks 👍

Great Video

You are the man.

Thank you so much

That's a good video. Well done. Thank You.

Thank you

My suburban is lifted so it should be fairly easy

Thanks man

Nice job, ..now I’m confident doing mine....thanks..

Did this..... Sunday morning Forgot to put the heat shield on...... Got lucky. Removed the rim and it slipped right on. Total time including a 6 mile trip to O Rilley, a cup of gas station coffee, removal and replacement was under an hour and a half. My lighting must have been better than yours.

so my the hole where bolt goes on my truck is broken. How do I go about fixing it? I heard you mention it was on the block ?

Did I miss it or did he conveniently skip the removal of the wire?

why is your exhaust manifold shield cut out

How did you determine the starter was the problem? Can you describe what the symptoms were? My 07 Yukon Denali has a fully charged battery but wont turn over. I hear a click and nothing else. If I boost it, it will start. Maybe the boost is pushing more current then the battery alone can provide.

What was the main issue with your starter/starting of Yukon? I have a new battery and new alternator but sometimes have a slow start (not a quick turn of key and engine start). Trying to figure out if it is a starter, ground or wire issue. (I have a 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 6.2L)

Hi i have a question i have a 2007 chevy suburban this morning i took the truck aut of the garage and like 1 later a trie to start the truck it just do a click and the battery is good it just do a click

this might be a stupid question, but i have a lift, will that make anything harder?

This was grwat!

Is this the same for a 4x4 avalanche 2007

great video very helpfull but it still wont start. just lots of cranking and almost wants to start but it doesnt

Hi my 08 denali won't crank over no clicking sound just nothing installed new battery also. When I lock the car with the fob there's a car and lock icon that will flash three times 🚘🔒when I unlock it's fine this is maybe due to my rear lock on door not working properly. Would this affect starting of the car at all please help.

What if your car still doesn't crank

Thanks for the help but you're leaking oil

If you have the 6.2L forget it. It's impossible

So dark you cannot see as anything you are refering to..