MPA Electrical 17880N Starter Motor

Starter for GM Truck Applications

MPA Electrical 17880N is a 12-volt starter built with an offset gear reduction design and a Nippondenso-style configuration. It is specified for select Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Avalanche, Suburban, and Yukon XL applications from 2003 through 2007.

Use this starter when you need a direct replacement for GM truck and SUV platforms that call for an 11-tooth, clockwise-rotation starter with a 1.4 kW rating. The MPA Electrical New line focuses on replacement parts for common electrical starting systems, and part number 17880N is listed for multiple heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC fitments.

Key Features

• Offset gear reduction starter design
• 1.4 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth drive
• Nippondenso manufacturer style
• MPA Electrical New line replacement

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 17880N is a starter intended for GM trucks and SUVs that require a Nippondenso-type unit with offset gear reduction. The 1.4 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and 11-tooth drive help match the original starting system specifications used on select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Avalanche 2500, Suburban 2500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500, and Yukon XL 2500 applications. This part number 17880N also cross-references Four Seasons 17880 for the same application.

Compatible With 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, N/A; 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic, N/A; 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, N/A; 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, N/A; 2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, N/A; 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, N/A; 2004-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A; 2003-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, N/A; 2003-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, N/A; 2003-2006 GMC Sierra 3500, N/A; 2003-2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500, N/A; 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A.

Common Uses

• Restores engine cranking when the original starter no longer engages
• Addresses slow or weak starting on 12-volt GM truck systems
• Replaces a worn starter drive or gear reduction assembly
• Solves intermittent no-start conditions tied to starter wear
• Supports replacement on Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter specifications before installation, including rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting style. Confirm the application against the original unit on Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and related GM truck models to ensure the correct Nippondenso-style replacement. Compare the existing starter to part number 17880N before removal whenever possible.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical’s New line provides a replacement starter built around the listed OE-style specifications for the confirmed GM applications above. Part number 17880N is cataloged for direct fitment on the vehicles shown and is supported by the published interchange reference.