BBB Industries 6493 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for GM 2.2L Applications

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 6493 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It features a closed nose cone, clockwise rotation, a 9-tooth pinion, and an attached solenoid for direct replacement in select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, and Oldsmobile applications.

This starter is a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles such as the Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Ion when the original starter shows signs of wear or slow engagement. Part number 6493 is built to match Delco/Delphi-style applications and supports direct-fit service on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 6493
• 12-volt remanufactured starter assembly
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for efficient cranking
• Closed nose cone construction
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth pinion
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi
• Power rating: 1.2

Detailed Description

BBB Industries 6493 is a reman starter designed for select GM compact and midsize vehicles across the 2001-2006 model years. It is listed for the Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Cavalier, and Classic; Pontiac G6, Pursuit, Solstice, Grand Am, and Sunfire; Saturn Ion, Vue, L300, L200, LW200, and L100; plus the Oldsmobile Alero. The permanent magnet gear reduction layout helps deliver compact, efficient starter operation, while the attached solenoid and starter drive support straightforward replacement of the original unit.

This part cross-references 9000856 and 12564089 for the same application. Use part number 6493 when searching for a remanufactured starter for Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am, or Saturn Vue applications with the listed OE-style configuration.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• No-crank condition when the starter motor no longer engages
• Slow or weak engine cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement or clicking at key turn
• Wear-related failure in the solenoid or starter drive
• Replacement need after electrical starter component deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. This unit uses a closed nose cone, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth pinion, so matching the original starter specification is important for proper fitment. Mounting bolts and mounting shims are not included. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failure.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are rebuilt for service in electrical starting applications and are cataloged to OE-style specifications for the listed vehicles. Part number 6493 is intended for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitments shown above.

Compatible With 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006 Pontiac G6, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2006 Saturn Ion, 2002-2006 Saturn Vue, 2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2004 Saturn L300, 2001-2003 Saturn L200, 2001-2003 Saturn LW200, and 2001-2002 Saturn L100.