MPA Electrical 12473 Starter Motor

Starter for Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and More

MPA Electrical Remanufactured Part Number 12473 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 2.0 kW rating. It uses a Mitsubishi manufacturer design, clockwise rotation, and a 17-tooth drive for direct replacement service on select Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Chevrolet compact and midsize vehicles.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for efficient cranking
• 2.0 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 17-tooth drive
• Mitsubishi manufacturer design
• Cross-references part numbers 12673600 and 12680615 for the same application

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 12473 is a remanufactured starter engineered for vehicles that use a Mitsubishi-style permanent magnet gear reduction unit. The 2.0 kW rating, 12-volt configuration, clockwise rotation, and 17-tooth drive help match the original starting system requirements on select applications. This starter is listed for 2018-2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018-2026 GMC Terrain, 2017-2024 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017-2019 Buick Encore, and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Cruze. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, or Chevrolet Malibu, part number 12473 provides a direct-fit remanufactured option for the specified vehicles.

What This Starter Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or clicking during engine start
• Electrical starting issues tied to a failing starter motor

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and starter specifications before installation. Confirm 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, and 17-tooth drive match the original unit. Compare the existing starter to part number 12473 and the listed interchange numbers before removal to reduce the chance of a mismatch. Professional installation is recommended for proper electrical connection and fitment.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for replacement use in starting-system service. This part is identified as a remanufactured unit and is cataloged for direct application matching on the listed Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Chevrolet models.