Replacing the Starter Yukon, Denali, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe.

Changing the starter on a 2007 Yukon Denali

[@scottatkins1499]

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.

[@mcdingus9840]

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.

[@ronxx3695]

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.

[@antoniop5889]

Would you know if its the same for a 4x4 avalanche??

[@antoniop5889]

Is this the same for a 2007 4x4 avalanche??

[@ronxx3695]

Yes, if you have a GMT900 it's all the same

[@antoniop5889]

@@ronxx3695 not sure whats a gmt900??

[@ronxx3695]

@@antoniop5889 do you have the new body style avalanche or the old body style

[@christophersantovito9532]

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.

[@bruce2ward]

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

[@Loribethdi]

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!

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Harley Quinn1218 glad it helped.

[@rickyj2013]

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.

[@rustystubbs242]

I tried that method and it was a beotch getting my hands in there without scraping them all up plus dropping it out. His method is easier on the hands plus you dont have to lay on your back for it all. Be my go-to method next time I change one.

[@dodgeking9194]

​@@rustystubbs242you're right it's easier to just take the inner Fender out I was tryin from the bottom was bout to give up n burn the motherfker to the ground then I said let me see if anybody else had his problem then I saw this video and I took the inner Fender out and I regain my sanity

[@pastrana37]

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

[@mauricemaingot5633]

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

[@danielelliott6642]

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

[@lancefranklin505]

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

[@marquiswilliams6733]

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.

[@dodgeking9194]

❤ thanks for making this video I was fixin to burn this mother fkr down but you showed me the easy way to get the starter out

[@NotthatGuy17]

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.

[@shooter3288]

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.

[@mljnowlin]

Thanks bro. This really helped me. Much appreciated

[@raybhandz]

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

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Thank you.

[@PBeaJ]

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

[@cammims7645]

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!

[@borisrobledo1664]

Awsome info nice work

[@acetruckzngunz6501]

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.

[@adamwigley9738]

Thanks 👍

[@Maknificent12now]

excellent instructional vid!

[@rustystubbs242]

Great Video

[@J.Jevnager]

great vdeo! very helpful, thank you sir

[@c.a.thompson4485]

Thank man, you made it simple!

[@twobeards6714]

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.

[@rf4215]

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

[@carterfarrow9759]

My suburban is lifted so it should be fairly easy

[@chiefleediver8702]

Very helpful thank you! But i have a question. Do you think i have a bad starter if i turn my key and it doesnt start and it doesnt turn over. I tried jump starting it. Still nothing. I turn the key all the way and nothing. Its been sitting cpl months. Didnt have no problem before it sat.? Thank you very much

[@YourCarGuyDR]

@@chiefleediver8702 sorry for the late reply. I would test a couple of things first. If you have a test light or voltmeter and can hook it to the signal wire on the starter and have someone try to crank it. If you are getting 12 volts to the signal wire on the starter solenoid when the key is in the start position then it is almost certainly the starter that is bad. If you aren’t getting voltage it could be wiring, starter relay, neutral safety switch, ignition switch etc.

[@jbuysdallas]

You are the man.

[@datafusionspecialists8027]

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)

[@YourCarGuyDR]

In this case the starter quit completely. Sometimes a dragging or slow starter can be the result of bad or loose cables or even a starter relay issue. If a starter is drawing too many amps due to bad cables or poor connection it will shorten the life of the starter.

[@mohammedbilal9796]

Same exact problem i have is there any solution?

[@c_mac7773]

@@mohammedbilal9796 Everything he said also above the starter is a sensor I believe it's the crank sensor, this will cause a long crank it's called

[@seabass_]

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 ?

[@gjones5153]

why is your exhaust manifold shield cut out

[@marquette123456]

Thank you so much

[@josevaldes5002]

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

[@whiskeytangopapa1232]

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.

[@whiskeytangopapa1232]

@Jason Benavides I returned to Walmart with the battery and they tested it quickly and told me it was a good battery. I didn't trust their test so I bought another battery, this time and AGM battery instead of lead acid. I have not had the problems starting my truck since. I started it yesterday in -30 weather, block heater not plugged in after sitting for a week, started right up, no problems. I have returned the "good tested" battery back to walmart for a refund.

[@marvinmendoza5352]

@@whiskeytangopapa1232 its your ground wire ,from cab to block

[@russellshomestead3947]

Thanks man

[@detectivethomas8406]

Thank you

[@doyleedwin457]

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

[@javierarce2843]

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

[@createnotconsume7721]

If it's the starter you will usually do just one click sound and nothing else....of course it could be other things, such as, loose connection to starter/batteries, faulty neutral position switch, a blown fuse, faulty anti theft system, etc.

[@sierrahmcmahon-robbins8166]

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

[@YourCarGuyDR]

It should be easier with the lift.

[@rodneytennie6428]

What if your car still doesn't crank

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Assuming your battery is good and the connections are tight you start looking for an issue with the ignition switch or neutral safety switch.

[@JFANDHISPEOPLE]

This was grwat!

[@jeremyrice1463]

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

[@YourCarGuyDR]

You may need to check fuel pressure if it is cranking but not wanting to start.

[@jeremyrice1463]

@@YourCarGuyDR when the key is on position is the oil pressure gauge supposed to climb?

[@YourCarGuyDR]

@@jeremyrice1463 it should not

[@Mackymongoli]

Awesomely done

[@MacAutoDiag]

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

[@YourCarGuyDR]

This one is a 6.2!

[@will_dikfit2975]

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.

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Pete Oberman the door lock shouldn’t affect it. When you go to start the vehicle does the lock symbol flash?

[@will_dikfit2975]

@@YourCarGuyDR no sir nothing flashes

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Pete Oberman I would check to see if you are getting power to your starter on the signal wire. This will tell you if you have an issue with the switch or computer or if you just have a bad starter. An easy test is to use a jumper wire from the battery cable on the back of the starter and touch it to the signal connection (where the small wire connects on the back of the starter). If when you apply that power the starter engages then you check the relay, wiring, ignition switch. If it doesn’t do anything then you need a new starter.

[@will_dikfit2975]

@@YourCarGuyDR thank you I'll check it out tomorrow and let you know

[@will_dikfit2975]

@@YourCarGuyDR hello sir just got home today went to try to start the car and suprise started right away after sitting for 5 days I looked at the starter and connectors are little rusted. I don't want to sound stupid bud could this be my problem? I didn't do anything yet besides turn the key and it fired right up

[@charlesk7687]

Thanks for the help but you're leaking oil

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Yep, rear main is leaking. Pulling the motor now for a refresh and reseal.

[@antoniop5889]

Is this the same for a 4x4 avalanche 2007

[@YourCarGuyDR]

Antonio P yes

[@antoniop5889]

@@YourCarGuyDR thanks i appreciate the response

[@clmkc5393]

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