What is the deal with GM starters? I mean, im on my 3rd starter now, just replaced the 2nd about a month and a half ago. Been raining the last week or so, and of course, the starter is now dead... when turning the key, all i get is the infamous "click!". Changing the solenoid does NOT fix anything, we tried that with starter #1 and ended up buying 2 solenoids and a new starter to find out the problem was the starter itself.
Why is it that these pieces of shit cannot get wet at all or they'll stop working? Why on earth put in down there, right next to ground with no splash guard or any sort of protection from water if they're not water proof! Jesus its not like im driving my truck into 3 feet of water... This is just normal splash up from driving on freeways in the SF Bay Area. No 'huge' puddles or any ridiculous driving conditions. The puddles on the roads can't be more than an inch deep.. shit, i avoid any and all puddles since starter #2 cuz I know this will happen.. and it happened anyways!
I mean, there's got to be a fix and this has to be extremely widespread, i can't believe im the only one who has this problem. Anyone know why this happens and what can be done to fix it, or what specific brand of starters to get that arent pieces of shit like GM's? Thanks
Chevy 1991 C1500 Silverado 5.7L 350 180k everything is basically stock. stock height.