I don’t know if this matters, but loosen the right bolt all the way (in the camera angle) first before loosening the left bolt. For some reason, I think it just has to do with the weight balance of the starter… but pulling the right bolt out last seems more difficult than removing the left one first. It just hangs weird and the threads catch everything on the way out.
Good sir, you earned a like from me! Having watched this video BEFORE I attempted the red tab slide out, I ofc broke mine, picked up another from the dealer and had him show me the correct connect method … he broke it too!
You don't need to splice in a new connector if you break the red clip. The plastic parts of the connector easily disassemble. Buy a new connector pigtail and pry out the gray core with a small screw driver or steak knife from the side. Next push two small paper clip pins into the two small holes on each side of the metal connector until they bottom out. Now slide the plastic connector off the metal crimped wire connector. Repete with the broken one then simply slide the new connector then the gray core onto the existing metal crimped connector.
Good video , i was able to take a screenshot of the connector , after getting a good view of the connector i think i can remove it easily. Last night i gave up on getting it off because it wasn't budging and i didn't want to break it. I couldn't see that red tab when I was under the truck . Thanks for the video , super helpful. Thanks
The red tab is a secondary lock to prevent the connection from becoming undone. Not critical for the repair, but ensures the connection will stay secure.
I broke the red tab on mine also, I just use the little mechanics pick with an angle on it little orange handle one. very gently pry the connection and pull. Comes off easy
I ordered a new pigtail connector. I'm away from home on an extended work assignment for now. IIs it possible to remove the red clip from the new connector and place it in the existing one so I don't have to splice in the new pigtail?
@edgarrmartinz yepp! The nut on the starter connecting the batter too it had rotted away and was loose which was why it was intermittent with me. New start definitely starts up faster compared to the old starter (when it had connection) so I could tell the old one was weak anyways.
I just put a new one in my 2014 Sierra, Duralast Gold, my question is should the new one make any sort of grinding noise when starting the truck? Maybe it needs to break in?
@@Veegeeskiiiit was the starter, for some reason my truck only likes OEM parts, went back got the OEM starts and sounds great. Funny thing about it? It was actually cheaper than the Duralast Gold, go figure. 🤷🏽♂️
@@ESP12345 Search GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado broken starter signal wire connector fix in RUclips for a quicker fix then having to splice new wires together
I don’t know if this matters, but loosen the right bolt all the way (in the camera angle) first before loosening the left bolt. For some reason, I think it just has to do with the weight balance of the starter… but pulling the right bolt out last seems more difficult than removing the left one first. It just hangs weird and the threads catch everything on the way out.
While your there.. Check the ground cable that may be behind the fender liner from the body to the frame.
Good sir, you earned a like from me!
Having watched this video BEFORE I attempted the red tab slide out, I ofc broke mine, picked up another from the dealer and had him show me the correct connect method … he broke it too!
Thank you!
Haha, yeah, the red clip is a very bad design for sure…
You don't need to splice in a new connector if you break the red clip. The plastic parts of the connector easily disassemble. Buy a new connector pigtail and pry out the gray core with a small screw driver or steak knife from the side. Next push two small paper clip pins into the two small holes on each side of the metal connector until they bottom out. Now slide the plastic connector off the metal crimped wire connector. Repete with the broken one then simply slide the new connector then the gray core onto the existing metal crimped connector.
Good video , i was able to take a screenshot of the connector , after getting a good view of the connector i think i can remove it easily.
Last night i gave up on getting it off because it wasn't budging and i didn't want to break it.
I couldn't see that red tab when I was under the truck .
Thanks for the video , super helpful.
Thanks
The red tab is a secondary lock to prevent the connection from becoming undone. Not critical for the repair, but ensures the connection will stay secure.
Just broke that clip and half of the connector housing. It's just terrible how they make these things so cheap and flimsy
@@kamerynmcclain-honorable7433me too now what!
My red tab broke and the wire won’t stay connected to the starter. If I get a red tab will it resolve this issue
I also broke the red pin, great video though got it done and it started right up👍
Do I have to replace it?? I broke mine too
I’m a victim too 😢 bad design…..
Me too 😂
@@razzle7329 😂
@@razzle7329 I just put a zip tie on it to keep it in place
You honestly domt need to remove wheel well. You can get to all bolts thru the bottom and the power wire from the side.
Thank You Sir!
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I broke the red tab on mine also, I just use the little mechanics pick with an angle on it little orange handle one. very gently pry the connection and pull. Comes off easy
Bad design….
Great video! Easy to follow, very helpful !
Ever have it when the starting issue continues after replacing the starter?
is the procedure the same or close for the 4.3 liter v6
Thanks great video! Got the same problem with plastic clip that was broken….
I ordered a new pigtail connector. I'm away from home on an extended work assignment for now. IIs it possible to remove the red clip from the new connector and place it in the existing one so I don't have to splice in the new pigtail?
Are there any spacers or shims to worry about? I remember some older cars you had to worry about depth
I’m sure this new vehicles don’t need them
@@edgarrmartinz that was the case. Just simple swap out.
@@xplicitaudio did the blank starts go away after the new starter installation??
@edgarrmartinz yepp! The nut on the starter connecting the batter too it had rotted away and was loose which was why it was intermittent with me. New start definitely starts up faster compared to the old starter (when it had connection) so I could tell the old one was weak anyways.
@ great! Thanks brother I just ordered mine. God bless.
Done a few of these starters, just dod one and its grinding the flywheel and cant find any explanation online
Great vid. Straight to the point
My starter just died 2018 Silverado 82k miles easy fix.
I just put a new one in my 2014 Sierra, Duralast Gold, my question is should the new one make any sort of grinding noise when starting the truck? Maybe it needs to break in?
No sounds like a bad starter brother. Shouldn’t make a grinding noise brand new
@@Veegeeskiiiit was the starter, for some reason my truck only likes OEM parts, went back got the OEM starts and sounds great. Funny thing about it? It was actually cheaper than the Duralast Gold, go figure. 🤷🏽♂️
Did you let him know his connector was broken?
Awesome video thank you
Very good tanks you
That damn clip with red pin is what messed me up
Me too!!!!! Go figure….
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I broke the red clip. Terrible design. Got the job done though with a little pick and some wiggling.
Damn but did you replace the black plastic with it? I broke mine too but idk if it’s necessary to buy another and replace it
@@ESP12345I carefully put the locking pin back in and slid a zip tie through and around to hold it in place.
@@jasonward1312 ah okay
@@ESP12345 Search GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado broken starter signal wire connector fix in RUclips for a quicker fix then having to splice new wires together
Whoever designed that connector needs to find a new job
GM quality. 7 years old. Unfortunate.
This is not. 4.3