How hard would it be to replace my thermostat?

ex-boxing champ · 11-01-2022, 03:26 PM

My local chevy dealership is quoting me at 1,500 dollars to do the job. The part looks like it costs less then 100 dollars online. Is this is a quick simple job I can do or would it be better for me to pay someone to do this?

LeonardS · 11-01-2022, 03:31 PM

What engine do you have? That might help with getting the correct answer.

Chutzpah · 11-01-2022, 03:41 PM

YouTube is your friend…the V8 is easy, the V6 there’s more work, but still not difficult.

ST1LE · 11-01-2022, 04:08 PM

WOW, $1,500 for a thermostat?!?!?!?! I am shocked.

ex-boxing champ · 11-01-2022, 05:34 PM

I have a V6 engine

i007spectre · 11-01-2022, 05:58 PM

I believe the one in my 2016 needs to be replaced as well. What's your car doing?

ex-boxing champ · 11-01-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

I believe the one in my 2016 needs to be replaced as well. What's your car doing?

My coolant temp on my dash is showing 0. It doesn't read any temperature and my air conditioner doesn't work then. Also my fan keeps running constantly under the hood. The only way to get it right is for me to unhook my battery in my trunk and hook it back up. This only lasts for about a week then I gotta unhook the battery again to restart the coolant gauge. ITS getting very annoying.

TP2SS · 11-01-2022, 09:33 PM

It’s probably not the thermostat, but rather the sending unit. The symptoms you describe are what it’s supposed to do if it “senses” abnormal temps. I’d start with the sensor.

STEVE41 · 11-01-2022, 10:49 PM

it is your thermostat, can't be that hard even if it is for a v6. i have the ss, it take me a couple minutes to swap it out.

The Maverick · 11-02-2022, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex-boxing champ

My local chevy dealership is quoting me at 1,500 dollars to do the job. The part looks like it costs less then 100 dollars online. Is this is a quick simple job I can do or would it be better for me to pay someone to do this?

Here is a helpful writeup on the thermostat replacement procedure for the V6:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=V6+thermostat

dpevans · 11-02-2022, 07:29 AM

Even if the thermostat failed your dash would read the engine temperature. I would start by troubleshooting the coolant sensor, there is a chart that you can use to troubleshoot if you know how to use an ohmmeter or you could just parts bomb it. The sensor is $8. I would start with the obvious checking for damaged wires. There is also an outside sensor, is the outside temp reading correctly that has been known to cause issues. Just be aware after watching a couple videos on the sensor and thermostat the LGX is a PITA to work on.

jamala00 · 11-02-2022, 08:42 AM

$1500?? Seriously. Do you have more then one GM/Chevy shop around. Take it somewhere else and get another quote. They have to be trying to screw you. Also, just take it to an indy and get a quote. You don't need to take it to a Chevy shop for a thermostat.

S.Macias · 11-02-2022, 09:11 AM

Mine ended up being the thermostat. The dash screen would read "--" for the coolant temp. The fan would run with the car off and I would have to disconnect the battery to turn it off. My tech told me that the thermostat is a spring that gets stuck and doesn't open all the way, which is why sometimes the fan stays on and other times it doesn't. Cost me $600, parts and labor, to replace at a dealer out here in California where prices are a bit higher. $1,500 is way to much.

ex-boxing champ · 11-02-2022, 11:02 AM

I'm more confused than ever now. So should I replace the sensor or the thermostat?

11-01-2022, 03:26 PM	#1
ex-boxing champ Drives: 2016 chevy camaro Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 43	How hard would it be to replace my thermostat? My local chevy dealership is quoting me at 1,500 dollars to do the job. The part looks like it costs less then 100 dollars online. Is this is a quick simple job I can do or would it be better for me to pay someone to do this?

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ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	WOW, $1,500 for a thermostat?!?!?!?! I am shocked. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

11-01-2022, 05:58 PM	#6
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11-01-2022, 09:33 PM	#8
TP2SS Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 576	It’s probably not the thermostat, but rather the sending unit. The symptoms you describe are what it’s supposed to do if it “senses” abnormal temps. I’d start with the sensor. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible Hyper Blue/Ash Gray A8 Magnetic Ride Control Dual Mode Exhaust 2019+ version Split Spoke Silver Wheels Navigation Silver Rally Stripes

11-01-2022, 03:41 PM	#3
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	YouTube is your friend…the V8 is easy, the V6 there’s more work, but still not difficult.

11-01-2022, 05:34 PM	#5
ex-boxing champ Drives: 2016 chevy camaro Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 43	I have a V6 engine

11-01-2022, 10:49 PM	#9
STEVE41 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 156	it is your thermostat, can't be that hard even if it is for a v6. i have the ss, it take me a couple minutes to swap it out.

11-02-2022, 07:29 AM	#11
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	Even if the thermostat failed your dash would read the engine temperature. I would start by troubleshooting the coolant sensor, there is a chart that you can use to troubleshoot if you know how to use an ohmmeter or you could just parts bomb it. The sensor is $8. I would start with the obvious checking for damaged wires. There is also an outside sensor, is the outside temp reading correctly that has been known to cause issues. Just be aware after watching a couple videos on the sensor and thermostat the LGX is a PITA to work on.

11-02-2022, 08:42 AM	#12
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	$1500?? Seriously. Do you have more then one GM/Chevy shop around. Take it somewhere else and get another quote. They have to be trying to screw you. Also, just take it to an indy and get a quote. You don't need to take it to a Chevy shop for a thermostat.

11-02-2022, 09:11 AM	#13
S.Macias Monterey County Camaros Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 384 View My Garage	Mine ended up being the thermostat. The dash screen would read "--" for the coolant temp. The fan would run with the car off and I would have to disconnect the battery to turn it off. My tech told me that the thermostat is a spring that gets stuck and doesn't open all the way, which is why sometimes the fan stays on and other times it doesn't. Cost me $600, parts and labor, to replace at a dealer out here in California where prices are a bit higher. $1,500 is way to much. __________________ Follow us on Instagram @montereycountycamaros Last edited by S.Macias; 11-02-2022 at 11:30 PM. Reason: Reflect accurate pricing

11-02-2022, 11:02 AM	#14
ex-boxing champ Drives: 2016 chevy camaro Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 43	I'm more confused than ever now. So should I replace the sensor or the thermostat?

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