BBB Industries 6489 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for GM Trucks and SUVs

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 6489 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for dependable engine cranking. It includes the solenoid and starter drive, and it uses a closed nose cone with clockwise rotation for the listed GM applications.

Key Features

• 1.5 kW power rating for starting performance
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth pinion
• Closed nose cone construction
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi

Product Details

This BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line part is built for direct replacement service on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Isuzu, and related GM-platform vehicles. Part number 6489 is listed for applications including Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon, Express vans, Savana vans, Avalanche 1500, Suburban 1500, Yukon XL 1500, Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XL, and Ascender models. This part cross-references 9000854 and 10465548 for the same application.

Compatible With 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500, 2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2001-2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Savana 1500, 2003 GMC Savana 2500, 2003 GMC Savana 3500, 2001-2003 GMC Sierra 1500, 2001-2003 GMC Yukon, 2003 Isuzu Ascender, 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2001-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2001-2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1999-2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 1999-2000 GMC Sierra 2500, 2000 GMC Yukon, and 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor fails
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or poor pinion engagement from worn starter components
• Electrical starting issues tied to a failing OE-style starter assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and application notes before installation, especially on 1999-2000 Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon XL listings that specify equal-length mounting bolts. This starter is listed without mounting bolts or shims, so confirm the existing hardware and mounting style match the vehicle application. Check battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failures.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built as service replacements for OE-style fitment and function. Part number 6489 is specified with Delco/Delphi OE manufacturer reference data and application-specific design details to support accurate replacement selection.