Bando 6PK1980A Accessory Drive Belt - Accessory Drive, Air Conditioning or Alternator and Power Steering

Bando 6PK1980A Accessory Drive Belt

The Bando 6PK1980A accessory drive belt is built with Aramid cord for high tensile strength and strong resistance to elongation. It is a direct-fit belt for select Chevrolet Captiva Sport and Buick Regal applications, with a focus on reduced noise, vibration, and harshness in daily driving and higher-load engine setups.

• Aramid cord construction for tensile strength and stretch resistance
• 6-rib design for accessory drive applications
• 0.84 in. top width
• Effective length: 78.0 in. / 1980.0 mm
• Inch number: 780K6A
• OE-style replacement for vehicles using OE No. 12653318

Application Details

This Bando 6PK1980A belt is specified for accessory drive systems on 2011-2013 Buick Regal and 2012-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport applications. It also serves air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and accessory drive routing where listed, making it a practical replacement for vehicles that need the correct rib count and effective length. For shoppers searching for a 2013-2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport accessory drive belt or a 2011-2013 Buick Regal serpentine belt, this part number matches the listed OE reference and dimensions.

This part cross-references OE reference 12653318 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Belt stretch that affects accessory drive performance
• Noise and vibration in the belt drive system
• Cracking, glazing, or wear on the existing belt ribs
• Incorrect belt length or rib count during replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the 6-rib layout, 0.84 in. top width, and 78.0 in. effective length before installation. Confirm routing against the vehicle’s belt path and OE reference 12653318, especially on Chevrolet Captiva Sport models with air conditioning, alternator, and power steering routing. Inspect pulleys, tensioner condition, and idlers before installing the new belt to help prevent premature wear.

Quality Assurance

Bando uses Aramid cord in this belt to improve strength and elongation resistance while helping reduce NVH. The construction exceeds OE replacement standards for vehicles equipped with Aramid-style belt specifications and is suited for gas and diesel engine applications, including supercharged setups where specified.