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BBB Industries N6491 Starter
Starter for GM 3.4L and 3.5L Applications
BBB Industries NEW STARTER N6491 is a 12-volt replacement starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a clockwise rotation. It includes the starter drive and solenoid attached for a direct replacement on a wide range of Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, Oldsmobile, GMC, and related GM vehicles.
The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on replacement starters engineered for common OE-style applications. This N6491 starter is designed around Delco/Delphi specifications and uses a closed nose cone with 9 pinion teeth for the listed GM fitments.
- Part number: N6491
- 12-volt starter with permanent magnet gear reduction design
- Clockwise rotation
- Solenoid attached
- Starter drive included
- Closed nose cone design
- 9-tooth pinion
- OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi
- Power rating: 1.2
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2001-2005 Buick Century, N/A
- Fits 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous, N/A
- Fits 2005 Buick Terraza, N/A
- Fits 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
- Fits 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N/A
- Fits 2005 Pontiac G6, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Montana, N/A
- Fits 2005 Saturn Relay, N/A
- Fits 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, N/A
- Fits 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, N/A
- Fits 2002-2003 Chevrolet S10, N/A
- Fits 2002-2003 GMC Sonoma, N/A
- Fits 2001-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
- Fits 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
- Fits 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A
- Fits 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
What This Starter Helps Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-start conditions caused by starter failure
- Intermittent starter engagement
- Grinding or improper starter drive operation
- Electrical starting issues on listed GM vehicles
Installation Notes
Verify the OE-style starter configuration before installation, including 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, closed nose cone design, and 9 pinion teeth. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the application. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output before replacing the starter.
Quality Assurance
BBB Industries NEW STARTER N6491 is built as a replacement starter for the listed GM applications and cross-references Delco/Delphi-style OE usage. This part cross-references 8000058 and 9000868 for the same application.
| Brand | BBB Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | N6491 |
| Position | NEW STARTER |
| Power Rating | 1.2 |
| Design | Permanent magnet gear reduction |
| Mounting Bolts Included | No |
| Mounting Shims Included | No |
| Nose Cone Type | Closed |
| Number Of Pinion Teeth | 9 |
| OE Manufacturer | Delco/delphi |
| Overcrank Protection | No |
| Rotation Direction | Clockwise |
| Solenoid Attached | Yes |
| Starter Drive Included | Yes |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
This part fits 63 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Buick | Rendezvous | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Buick | Terraza | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Equinox | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Impala | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Uplander | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Aztek | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Pontiac | G6 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Saturn | Relay | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Buick | Rendezvous | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Impala | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Aztek | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Buick | Rendezvous | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Impala | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | GMC | Sonoma | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Aztek | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Buick | Rendezvous | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Impala | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | GMC | Sonoma | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Aztek | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Impala | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Lumina | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Aztek | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Montana | 3.4L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.