Chevrolet K3500 Car Starter Repair 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

(13)

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

(13)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet K3500 Car Starter Repair is $212 with $72 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Chevrolet K3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$715.96Shop/Dealer Price$859.80 - $1283.22
1993 Chevrolet K3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$706.95Shop/Dealer Price$849.02 - $1271.12
1992 Chevrolet K3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$706.95Shop/Dealer Price$849.05 - $1271.16
1993 Chevrolet K3500V8-5.7LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$294.45Shop/Dealer Price$333.42 - $446.16
1996 Chevrolet K3500V8-5.7LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$465.95Shop/Dealer Price$549.27 - $791.74
1999 Chevrolet K3500V8-5.7LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$324.23Shop/Dealer Price$370.79 - $505.97
1991 Chevrolet K3500V8-5.7LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$294.45Shop/Dealer Price$333.44 - $446.19
1995 Chevrolet K3500V8-5.7LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$517.95Shop/Dealer Price$612.80 - $893.16
Show example Chevrolet K3500 Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

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

(13)

Rating Summary
10
2
0
0
1
10
2
0
0
1

Bryon

26 years of experience
3 reviews
Bryon
26 years of experience
Chevrolet K3500 V8-7.4L - Car is not starting - Englewood, Colorado
Very nice, knowledgeable and fast problem solver.

Daniel

22 years of experience
346 reviews
Daniel
22 years of experience
Chevrolet K3500 V8-5.7L - Alternator - Baytown, Texas
Daniel was friendly and honest. Thank you so much. Highly recommended

Richard

13 years of experience
48 reviews
Richard
13 years of experience
Chevrolet K3500 V8-7.4L - Car is not starting - Vail, Arizona
Outstanding mechanic, extremely knowledgable with my 1989 Chevy k3500 7.4 liter , I would recommend Richard for everyone with automobiie mechanical issues, also very pleasant customer service individual .

James

31 years of experience
1039 reviews
James
31 years of experience
Chevrolet K3500 V8-7.4L - Car is not starting Inspection - Kissimmee, Florida
On time and did a great job.

Excellent Rating

(13)

Rating Summary
10
2
0
0
1
10
2
0
0
1
Number of Chevrolet K3500 services completed
143+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace a Broken Exhaust Support
Exhaust supports keep your car's exhaust system safe and secure. Signs of failure include rattling, banging, and knocking coming from under the car.
PCM vs. ECM: What's the difference?
ECMs (engine control modules) and PCMs (powertrain control modules) are both onboard computing systems in your car. One predates the other.
How to Replace a Washer Fluid Level Switch
The washer fluid level switch fails when the Windshield Fluid Warning Light stays illuminated or there are unusual noises coming from the washer pump.

Car jerking at 25 MPH

Hello. From what you describe, it sound like your transmission is slipping. The first thing to check would be the transmission fluid level. If the level is low, it will need to be topped up to the full level. If...

Battery draining and. Starter motor getting hot

You need to have the battery cables checked to see if they are bad by doing a voltage drop test. If one or both of the cables are bad, it will overheat the starter and not recharge the battery sufficiently....

When heat is on outside air, exhaust smell. Not when circulating air. Worse when standing behind other cars.

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is designed to pull in the air in from around the vehicle to use in heating the air. When on that setting, the engine is pulling in exhaust fumes. This means that...

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