mathrulz
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Anyone else having troubles with their starters on Chev vehicles? Have a 2004 Chev 2500 6.0L since new - only about 25000kms so far -almost brand new. The problem only seems to show up when it's cold (below freezing) outside - basically when you turn the key to start the truck everything comes on like normal - lights, radio, gauges, etc, but nothing cranks over. The starting solenoid clicks into place, but won't crank over. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't - hard to troubleshoot. Tried checking electrical problems, but seem to be getting power to the starter like normal - and all fuses/relays are good (battery is good also). Talked with the dealer in town and they say they've been having similar problems with all chev vehicles (trucks, cars, suvs) for the past several years - even still on the new 2010s! Usually they can catch the problem before it leaves the dealer lot -they say they just replace the starter and all is well. I've tried a replacement starter from an auto wrecker off a 2004 Hummer with only about 17,000kms on it. It worked good last year, but is starting to give similar problems now this year. Anyone know anything about this issue - is it worth the $500 for a new chev starter?