Bosch SR8581X Starter Motor

Bosch SR8581X Remanufactured Starter

The Bosch SR8581X is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct replacement in a wide range of GM and Cadillac applications. It uses a 1.7 power rating, clockwise rotation, and an attached solenoid to support reliable engine cranking in compatible vehicles.

Key Features

• 12-volt remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting systems
• 1.7 power rating for starting performance in matched applications
• Clockwise starter rotation
• Attached solenoid for simplified replacement
• Aluminum closed-nose design with aluminum finish
• 2 mounting bolt holes and 11-tooth drive configuration
• Compatible with select Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Cadillac Escalade, and Hummer H2 applications

Product Details

Bosch Premium Starters are remanufactured, built, and tested to deliver consistent starting performance and dependable operation. The SR8581X uses an aluminum nose cone with a closed-nose design, 2 mounting bolt holes, and clockwise rotation. This starter is listed for select 1997-2005 Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro, Silverado, Suburban, Express, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Savana, and Hummer H2 applications, making it a strong OE-style replacement for many GM truck and performance platforms. This part cross-references GM OE numbers such as 10465385 and 12563907 for the same application. The Bosch SR8581X part number is also commonly searched by buyers looking for a remanufactured starter for Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, or Cadillac Escalade starting-system repair.

Common Uses

• Engine no-crank or slow-crank conditions
• Starter motor failure in GM trucks, SUVs, and performance cars
• Intermittent starting caused by worn internal starter components
• Replacement for a noisy or weak starter drive
• Restoring reliable ignition engagement after starter wear

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before installation. This starter is listed with no mounting hardware and no shims included, so reuse or source any required installation components separately. Confirm the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 11-tooth drive, and mounting configuration match the original unit before bolting in the replacement. Fits 2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 2500, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Express 3500, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A; Fits 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A; Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 GMC Savana 2500, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 GMC Savana 3500, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 GMC Sierra 1500, N/A; Fits 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 GMC Sierra 3500, N/A; Fits 2000-2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Hummer H2, N/A; Fits 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A; Fits 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, N/A; Fits 1999-2004 GMC Sierra 2500, N/A; Fits 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT, N/A; Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A; Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, N/A; Fits 2001 GMC Yukon, N/A; Fits 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Bosch remanufactured starters are built and tested to meet application-specific starting requirements. The SR8581X is designed for direct-fit replacement in confirmed applications and is backed by Bosch manufacturing standards for remanufactured electrical components.