Changed my stater in a Walmart parking lot this morning after failure last night. This is the only video I watched and never changed a starter before…drove the truck home within a half hour

I just changed mine yesterday. Do yourself a favor and pull the wheel and the fender well out and you’ll have much better access to the wire housing/red clip. Go very very slow. I suggest trying to move the red clip back and forth before trying to just move it down to release it. Mine was very very brittle and I luckily didn’t break it. I followed this video and this is the only video you’ll need to watch to change the starter on this particular model. I used a small flat head screw driver on the red clip and treated it as if it was thin glass lol. Good luck guys

I just did my starter on my 2015 Silverado. I am a mechanic but I had to do it on my back with truck dead in the driveway and 29 degrees outside. So I looked it up here and did my homework so as to spend the least amount of time fighting the order of things to come off. This was spot on. Had starter out in 4 minutes lol. Nice job on this video.

Thank you for this video. I did the starter on the family wagon, a 2018 suburban. This video was very helpful. I am a KZfaq certified mechanic, and I had the job done in about 45 mins.

Good info. The follow-up to this video is cleaning the crapped-up connections at the solenoid once the starter is out. No new starter required. Just use the wire wheel on your Dremel to clean the oxidation the main wire and connections. There's one 100% copper wire/connection that was turned blue-green from all the oxidation. Cleaned and VROOM on the 1st crank. Saved about $110 bucks.

I know the very minimal DIY car projects like tire change, battery swap, oil change on my 2015 sierra Denali but have never tried something this intensive (which I know is still pretty basic for a mechanic). Money is kinda tight so I figured I’d look up how to do it myself. Mind you it took me 4-5 hrs to complete because I had some mishaps. Had to make a few runs to the auto store for wrong size ratchets needing a new jack, feeding kids and stuff like that. The actual job took 45 mins. You made this very simple. Thank you for saving me money and making such an easy to use video! Haha! Much appreciated! She started right up!

Thank you for the clean and clear details on this. I generally watch these videos for the tips or info on the various connector scenarios as figuring out the blind ones or hard to get to connectors generally consumes the most of amount of time and swearing on these projects. I really wish that GM would at some point in time would have hired some one with enough confidence to move the solenoid for the starter to the fenderwell or other easy access location so it was just a one wire run to the starter and you could troubleshoot the electrical side without crawling under it. LITTLE UPDATE:---I have a 2018 silverado that I just finished pulling the starter and doing some maintenance on it. I have pulled a lot of starters in my time and have never actually replaced one with a new one for the fact that you can pretty much repair them with a few minor parts or clean them up and do a little maintenance on them to get them to work as they should. As I stated above the, the thing that really causes me a lot of pain are the various types of connectors that the auto manufactures use now. This starter is not difference. I pulled the passenger side wheel and inner fenderwell as to make it real easy to get to the connector and other terminal post. Even with that, I was not able to get the little red tab to slide as described. So I pulled the starter with that start wire still installed and flipped it over so I could see the clip straight on. Even right in front of me with compete easy access I was still not able to get the red lock clip to slide. So as I was on my last few attempts before calling it quits, cutting the wire and installing my own connector as I usually do with these pos connectors they use, the clip assembly began to just basically break apart and kind of crumble which allowed me to remove the connector. Now the good the part, I found the that connector mounted on the starter was nothing more than a pin type connector, like probably a 16 ga, with a ring terminal on the back side that terminates on the post of the solenoid. The plastic housing it is a part of is also part of the battery terminal post on top. I removed the housing, cut the worthless connector off and bolted the battery terminal portion back on. I then soldered on a ring terminal to the start wire and terminated it to the post the way it should have been done in the first place. I soldered the ring terminal on because I am a retired EE from the aerospace industry where we have to build stuff right the first time, not like the AI where they apparently just wing it. Thanks again for taking the time to put together this tutorial as It made this job easy to prepare for as well as insure I wasn't missing anything with that connector, they actually are just junk and using them is not at all a good design practice.

4wd makes this very mildly more difficult. I was watching your video and asking myself...where is he getting all that room from?😄

very nice video, thanks for showing the tools that are needed!

Followed this for a 2017. perfect instructions. Nice work.

Awesome, I'm no mechanic, but went to dealer, got starter, and pulled son's Silverado up on ramps and got it done with my 49 piece tool set LOL

Just changed mines out. Thank you for this helpful video man. Greatly appreciated

This video saved me a lot of money. A little harder to do on a 4x4 but with patience it’s totally possible.

I'm a bit displeased with "we're now underneath the vehicle". How am I supposed to know where exactly this is located?

Great video, I will say if you are having issues with the wire clip or getting any bolts off , remove the wheel and wheel well (takes 10 min) and makes it much easier

This video was very helpful. I think I'm going to attempt putting my own in because the video makes it look so easy! Thank you!

Just changed my first starter ever on my 2016 GMC Sierra. Your video helped, especially the wrench sizes. Much appreciated man.

Thanks for this video! I don’t consider myself very mechanically sound at all but I was able to get mine replaced in about an hour. Just as you described it. My arms wish I had the power ratchet though. Lol

Great video. Watched before I did the job. The list of tools at the beginning of the vid was great. Video definitely helped me save money and time not having to deal with the dealership. Thanks !!

Got to agree. Great video. Good filming, commentary and right to the point. I wish you great success.

I just got my starter out (and now I am waiting for a new one to come via ebay). By far, it was getting that wire connector (with the little red tab) off that stumped me the most. I spent literally more than an hour trying to figure out how it unsnaps. Using the tips of my fingers didn't work to "get that red tab down". I had to use a 90 degree pick (Harbor Freight) to gently pull on that red tab (maybe 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch) in the same direction that the wires are coming out (ie. You don't pull away from the body of the connector, you merely slide the red tab AWAY from where the connector does into the starter. Then you pinch and wiggle. I you do it correctly is should come off in about 3 seconds. Think of that red tab as being like a sliding door. When you slide it, it allows it to unlock from the starter motor. (You are not pinching the red tab or pulling it away from the body of the connector. You are sliding it like gate. Basically it is like it is on a track.

This is an almost perfect video!!! Great Sound and video quality, good content, straight to the point. I just want to say thanks for taking the time to post it and share your knowledge. Keep the good work, we are watching!!!

Thanks for the video man, really helped. Good info, and got me where I needed!

According to the comments, sounds like someone needs to make a video just about removing that red clip! lol

Thank you for the video, just changed it out myself on a 2019 Suburban

Glad I found this! I wrote everything down in order of removal, and re-install for starter. Same deal as 1st comment guy! On my back, on cold ground, geez! But I need to do this myself to save $$$.

Awesome guide, thank you

Thanks for this (and your other) great videos. Sent you a small "Thank you" by way of PayPal. I am for from a mechanic, but I'm learning a little at a time and your clear and concise videos make even a novice (somewhat) handy. Thanks again.

Thank you for this video . It was done very well and thorough please keep doin more videos . Thank you again

Very clear and informative, thank you

Excellent instructions!

Best damn how to video I’ve ever seen

Thanks for the great video!

Thank you very much for a great video

My started just went out this is the best damn video out there . Liked and Subbed ✅

I’ve watched a few other videos on this install. They all show to remove the splash guard and the inner fender wheel liner. I didn’t see it on this video, I hope I don’t need to… will attempt this tomorrow. Wish me luck. 🤝

This was a very instructional video! Very good steps. Just wish he would have shown as Rialto putting in new starter and alignment. But very very good!

Well done man. Thank you very much

Quality content!! I’m about to go get mine out!

Thanks. Very clear

Great video! Mine just went on my 2018, was originally showing a throttle body engine code. But I will add if your from Canada like me and bolts are rusted you can access the main terminal from the passenger wheel well with 1.5’ of extensions!

Thank you great vid

Nice it's so easy on some.. mines about to go out. Very small compared to late model chevy pick ups. 2011 is today.. blessings

Quick easy to follow

Thanks for the vid

Lords of summer👍

Awesome...thank you again

I literally just did the starter in my truck this morning. I watched this video grabbed exactly the tools that were listed banged it out In 20 minutes in 25° 😂

Thanks for the video man. Wish me luck 😅

Thank you! Really good job! Saved me soooo much $ time$

Thanks for the video. It was easy with the exception of the solenoid signal wire. That pig tail red clip snapped with just my fingers. Had to rig it to stay on.

Thanks that video was good

Very good job 👍👍👌 very nice 👌👍👍 video Thank you so much for Teaching

well done

Thank You, very helpful. I like that you listed all the tools needed, saved a lot of time. Nicely done video. 5 stars bro.

Thank you

Everyhing was great would of loved the location of it but the rest is very helpful thank you

dude..this was a lot of help

Nobody wants to deal with a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LS2 starter--it is tucked under the exhaust manifold. If I ever buy another vehicle, I want to know where the starter is. And the Alternator. But now you got to know where the battery is too for christ sake. The 3 main things you know you have to replace every few years. Good video. Thanks for the advice.

Saved me $200

I just did a 2018 Silverado 1500 and had to take the inner fender out. I couldnt even get my hand near the starter to get at the connectors. Niot sure if there different than tyour model but i think it must be. Once the inner fender is out its super easy to get at the connections. Still had to wiggle the starter out of its hole. Plus it was hot as hell.

Great bud my 2018 Silverado with 42000 miles starter just went out. this was very helpful!

Great video!! Thank you for the help! Quick question do you have to shim the starter?

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Hey everyone. That Harbor Freight pick is item #4761 (orange handle) or you can use #815 (black handle): They are "Pittsburg Mini Pick & Hook Set". Spray WD40 on the wire connector first, because all the dirt and dust prevents the red tab from sliding easily. Remember to use the 90 degree pick and SLIDE the little red tab in the same direction it is already aligned. If you pull it AWAY from the connector, it will break.

Thank you sir 🫡

i have the exact same pick , lol old school!

Very well made, and quite concise. Fucking love it.

On my 2015 4 x 4, not jacked up, I found it easier to pull the passenger front wheel and lift the skirt to access the two solenoid wires. The cable coming off the battery won’t allow the starter to drop enough to get both of them. Pull the 13mm nut, let the starter drop, have the new starter readily available, let the old starter drop, remove the heat round shield pull the red tab out and pull the boot off . Install the boot ,lock the tab, feed the starter back up, bolt it up, then reconnect the cable coming from battery through the wheel well. Reinstall heat shields and your good to go. I do not have a shop, just a driveway, jack, stands and and good old set of Craftsman tools. Took about an hour with lessons learned. Thoughts?

thanks for your tutorial about this you are too smart.... thanks

Note to anyone doing this. Undo all the bolts first and take the starter partly down. So much easier to undo the clips without breaking it when you can reach it easily. Just don’t let it drop.

How different would the 4.3 V6 in a 2016 Sierra be?

So I’ve got a 2015 sierra that randomly won’t start. I have plenty of power and a brand new battery. When I turn the ignition it just clicks once. If I wait about 15-30 minutes depending on the day, then I can go try again and it will start. Does this sound like a starter issue or something in the ignition or steering column?

How did you line up the little gear end on the starter to that hole?

Thx easy to do ,just a comment wrap your starter with heat insulation like you would your headers, the 2018 models of sierra get hot with the starter so close to the exhaust .

Does it matter how the starter goes back in? I always worry I put it in wrong and feel like it is going to grind till it catches

Dealership quoted me $500 to replace my 2018 Sierra start.....I think they are on crack considering how little work goes into this. So glad I got a new lease so repairs weren't needed....

Did you have to take out the fender liner to reach the starter?

Do you torque the starter bolts?

I’m trying to change my starter right now but the bolts on the bottom are hung up and I can’t wiggle the starter out. Idk what to do,

Any different for 18 traverse v6?

What's the foot/lbs on the starter bolts?

Was the negative battery cable for me. Unhooked it about 5 mins hooked it back up started

Your battery voltage on your dash shows about 14V, is that normal? Or should it be around 12.X if left sitting for a bit

I broke the red clip too. How did you all get the connector off after that? I can’t get it apart

Good video, but I would recommend removing the positive battery cable. Removing the negative may be easier,but you run the risk of shorting your wrench out on any metal surface when removing positive cable from the starter.

Did you complete removal without taking inner fender off?

This was all done from underneath the passenger side wheel?

Awesome video! Helped me a lot when changing mine… downside is I broke the red tab when attempting to disengage it… now the electrical won’t stay clipped at the solenoid… 21st century and we haven’t come up with a better clip that isn’t affected by dust 😩

I saw another guy post a video and he took off wheel housing -- would that make it easier?

You took intimidating to easy in 5 minutes lol

I was wondering what the heat shield was now I know! Thanks it was off space my starter has been getting a whoop ass so it can start ima need a new one

Thanks! Just a heads up that the 4.3L V6 is a ridiculously tight squeeze. Save yourself the trouble and take off the tire, side covering, loosen the sway bar, unclip transmission coolant lines, remove skid plate and bend any heat shields out of the way. I had a heck of a time rotating the starter int position. Whole thing Took about 5hrs. I would not have wanted to do this in a parking lot somewhere, it took ALOT of finesse and cursing.

I'm struggling with my replacement. The bolt closer to the engine came about halfway out and is now stuck. Spins freely but won't come out. Tried putting a pry bar on it but won't budge

Great video but I wish you show the new unit going in. That's the stage I'm stuck on?

Brilliant, thanks! What's the first wire you took off (wire with the heat shield). The plastic clip that holds it on broke off and now the wire won't stay in.

How many miles did your truck have when the starter failed?

Doing this in -30 on ice in the dark with big hands does not allow one to remain calm. Great video, very informative, but holy SMOKES can this get frustrating fast.

Great video but I must say you need pretty small hands to fit in there or I have big hands. One thing I would add.. Be careful on the red clip, it breaks easy and GM wants a lot for pigtail. Tiny starter no wonder they fail,.

Hey thanks for the help!! I did have a question though I reinstalled the new starter but now it makes a grinding sounding the old starter didn’t come with shims but should I install shims in the new one also I broke the little red tab that that locks for the signal wire having trouble getting that connection to stay put