Chevrolet G10 Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(68)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(68)

Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement Service

How much does a Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet G10 Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement is $175 with $35 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1992 Chevrolet G10V6-4.3LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$224.06Shop/Dealer Price$244.93 - $299.42
1993 Chevrolet G10V6-4.3LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$215.05Shop/Dealer Price$234.15 - $287.32
1990 Chevrolet G10V8-5.7LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$247.83Shop/Dealer Price$275.15 - $352.92
1992 Chevrolet G10V8-5.0LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$247.83Shop/Dealer Price$275.15 - $352.92
1990 Chevrolet G10V6-4.3LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$215.05Shop/Dealer Price$235.65 - $289.94
1991 Chevrolet G10V6-4.3LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$215.05Shop/Dealer Price$234.31 - $287.61
1995 Chevrolet G10V6-4.3LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$215.05Shop/Dealer Price$234.19 - $287.39
1993 Chevrolet G10V8-5.0LService typeDistributor Cap and Rotor ReplacementEstimate$247.83Shop/Dealer Price$275.15 - $352.92
Show example Chevrolet G10 Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement prices

What are the Distributor Rotor and Cap all about?

When the engine is running, high voltage created by the ignition coil travels through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine's cylinders.

The distributor is a main component of the ignition system. It takes very high voltage and delivers it to fire the spark plugs.

Keep in mind:

  • When the distributor rotor and cap are replaced, the entire ignition system should be inspected.
  • After replacing the distributor rotor and cap, the ignition wires will need to be reinstalled.

How it's done:

  • Check the ignition system.
  • Replace the cap and rotor if found faulty.
  • Re-check the ignition system.
  • Check ignition timing if needed.

Our recommendation:

Whenever your vehicle has routine maintenance or servicing, the ignition system should be inspected thoroughly. If you ever notice your ignition system having a hard time (such as your car having trouble turning on or staying on), then you should schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Distributor Rotor and Cap?

  • Engine misfires.
  • Car does not start.
  • Noises from the engine.
  • Check engine light is on.

How important is this service?

The distributor rotor and cap is used when the engine is running. During this time, high voltage is created by the ignition coil, and sent through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. This rotor turns inside the distributor, and as it does so, it evenly distributes sparks to the spark plugs, through the spark plug wires. The spark plugs then use this spark to ignite the fuel mixture, which allows the engine to keep running.

If the distributor rotor and cap malfunction, the voltage from the ignition coil won’t be redistributed to the spark plugs, and your engine will either have a hard time running, or won’t run at all.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(68)

Rating Summary
63
0
2
0
3
63
0
2
0
3

Harish

28 years of experience
588 reviews
Harish
28 years of experience
Chevrolet G10 V8-5.0L - Alternator - Charlotte, North Carolina
Install went well.

Luis

19 years of experience
363 reviews
Luis
19 years of experience
Chevrolet G10 L6-4.1L - Starter - Elizabeth, New Jersey
Prompt, honest and friendly. Couldnt ask for more in a mechanic

Jeffrey

28 years of experience
870 reviews
Jeffrey
28 years of experience
Chevrolet S10 V6-4.3L - Distributor Rotor and Cap - Charlotte, North Carolina
Jeff is always on Time and is a wealth of knowledge. He performed the repair on time and wasn't shy about me asking too many questions and was willing and able to answer each and every one. This is the third time I have had Jeff do work on my truck and I will not go to a repair facility anymore. Thanks Jeff for a job well done. He inspected the truck, found the issue, had a solution for it and got the parts for the repair, quicker and less expensive than anyone else.

Andrew

12 years of experience
396 reviews
Andrew
12 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Distributor Rotor and Cap - Columbia, Maryland
Excellent work on time and very efficient thanks Andrew

Excellent Rating

(68)

Rating Summary
63
0
2
0
3
63
0
2
0
3
Number of Chevrolet Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement services completed
748+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What Does the Automatic Transmission/Automatic Gearbox Warning Light Mean?
The automatic transmission warning light means there's an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure.
Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Oklahoma became the 46th State in the nation to ban texting and driving. The law went into effect on November 1, 2015. Oklahoma defines distracted driving as any time a driver’s full attention is not on the road, or...
How Often Do Spark Plug Wires Need to Be Changed?
Spark plugs provide the electricity necessary for combustion to happen by igniting atomized fuel in an engine's cylinders. However, they need a...

Trouble shifting into first gear

Hello. It is not normal for your clutch to have problems after being replaced a year ago. The cause of this is most likely due to a failure of the slave cylinder. There are other less common causes for the...

I have a 2008 BMW 335i battery died. I have been told I need to have it mated or registered to my electrical system to prevent ove

Hi there. This video is a pretty good tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Pv_5aJyr4) on removing and replacing the battery on your 335i. You may have to reset the electrics on the vehicle, which this video shows how to accomplish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-bQI016JQs&t=267s) this step. There...

2008 hyundai [getz](/topics-getz/) how cani deactivate the auto locking

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com