BBB Industries 6480 Starter

Reman Starter for GM Compact Cars

BBB Industries 6480 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for GM applications that use a Delco/Delphi PG260-style unit. It features a permanent magnet gear reduction design, clockwise rotation, an 11-tooth pinion, and an attached solenoid for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, and 1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line focuses on remanufactured starting components for common OE-style applications, and part number 6480 is built around the same core specifications used in these vehicles.

Key Features

• BBB Industries REMAN STARTER part number 6480
• 12-volt starter for electrical starting system service
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact packaging
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth pinion
• Closed nose cone type
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi
• PG260 series

Detailed Description

BBB Industries 6480 is a reman starter engineered for GM vehicles that use the Delco/Delphi PG260 configuration. Its permanent magnet gear reduction design supports efficient cranking performance in a compact starter layout, while the closed nose cone and attached solenoid match the OE-style architecture used in the listed applications. This starter is a direct service part for 1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, and 1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Am.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Starter Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor no longer engages
• Slow or weak cranking caused by worn internal starter components
• Intermittent starting after repeated key cycles
• Starter drive engagement issues related to pinion wear
• Electrical starting faults tied to a failing solenoid assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including rotation direction, pinion tooth count, and OE-style mounting layout. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failures.

For fitment-specific searches, this starter is commonly referenced as a reman starter for 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, and related GM compact car applications.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures starting components to OE-style specifications for listed applications. Part number 6480 is built as a remanufactured replacement starter with the specified PG260 design, 12-volt operation, and Delco/Delphi reference architecture.