MPA Electrical
Remanufactured

MPA Electrical 6481MS Starter Motor

Brand MPA Electrical 6481MS
Design Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction
Manufacturer Delco
Rotation Clockwise
Teeth 9
Volts 12 Volts
kW Rating 1.4 kW
Product line Remanufactured
Fits Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, Buick, Oldsmobile, GMC, and Isuzu · 125 vehicles

Remanufactured unit. A cost-conscious replacement built from a remanufactured core.

Gear reduction design. Delivers strong cranking power in a compact starter.

12-volt, 1.4 kW. Sized for dependable starting performance.

Cross-references Airtex Fuel Pumps 6491, AMS Automotive 6481 and 8000058 for the same application. See all 28.

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Remanufactured Starter for GM 3.4L Applications

MPA Electrical 6481MS is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.4 kW rating. It uses clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct replacement option for a wide range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, GMC, Saturn, and Isuzu vehicles.

This remanufactured starter is a practical choice for drivers searching for a starter for 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1998-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, or 1997-2008 Chevrolet Malibu applications. The MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage for common starting-system repairs.

Key Features

  • Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
  • 1.4 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
  • Clockwise rotation
  • 9-tooth drive configuration
  • Remanufactured to replace Delco-style applications
  • Part number 6481MS for catalog and interchange lookup

Fitment Coverage

  • Fits 1997-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A
  • Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, N/A
  • Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G6, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2006 Pontiac Montana, N/A
  • Fits 2005-2006 Saturn Relay, N/A
  • Fits 1997-2005 Buick Century, N/A
  • Fits 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous, N/A
  • Fits 2005 Buick Terraza, N/A
  • Fits 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, N/A
  • Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
  • Fits 1997-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
  • Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, N/A
  • Fits 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2003 Chevrolet S10, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2003 GMC Sonoma, N/A
  • Fits 1998-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A
  • Fits 1997-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
  • Fits 1999-2000 Isuzu Hombre, N/A
  • Fits 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A
  • Fits 1997-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport, N/A

What This Starter Helps Address

  • Slow cranking during engine start
  • No-crank conditions when the ignition is turned
  • Starter motor failure from worn internal components
  • Intermittent starting on GM vehicles with Delco-style fitment
  • Replacement needs for high-mileage starting systems

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, and starter specifications before installation. Match the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and permanent magnet gear reduction design to the original unit for proper fitment. This part cross-references AMS Automotive 6481 and Airtex Fuel Pumps 6491 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for OE-style replacement use and cataloged for direct application matching across supported GM platforms. Part number 6481MS is listed with Delco manufacturer reference data for fitment verification.

This part fits 125 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2008ChevroletMalibu3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2007ChevroletMalibu3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2006ChevroletMalibu3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2006ChevroletUplander3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2006PontiacG63.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2006PontiacMontana3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2006SaturnRelay3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005BuickRendezvous3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005BuickTerraza3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005ChevroletEquinox3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005ChevroletMalibu3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005ChevroletUplander3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005PontiacAztek3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005PontiacG63.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005PontiacMontana3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2005SaturnRelay3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004BuickRendezvous3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004ChevroletMalibu3.5LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004PontiacAztek3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2004PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003BuickRendezvous3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003ChevroletS102.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2003GMCSonoma2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2003OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003PontiacAztek3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2003PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002BuickRendezvous3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2002ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002ChevroletS102.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2002GMCSonoma2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2002OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002PontiacAztek3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2002PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2001BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletLumina3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001ChevroletS102.2LL4FLEXN/ARemanufactured
2001GMCSonoma2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2001OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001PontiacAztek3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2001PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2000BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletImpala3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletLumina3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletMonte Carlo3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000ChevroletS102.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2000GMCSonoma2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2000IsuzuHombre2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
2000OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
2000PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletLumina3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletMalibu2.4LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletMonte Carlo3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999ChevroletS102.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999GMCSonoma2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999IsuzuHombre2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999OldsmobileAlero3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999OldsmobileCutlass3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999PontiacGrand Am3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999PontiacMontana3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1999PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/ARemanufactured
1999PontiacTrans Sport3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/AStarter Motor with Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction technology.; Remanufactured
1998ChevroletLumina3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998ChevroletMalibu2.4LL4N/ARemanufactured
1998ChevroletMonte Carlo3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998OldsmobileCutlass3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998PontiacGrand Prix3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1998PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/AStarter Motor with Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction technology.; Remanufactured
1998PontiacTrans Sport3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997BuickCentury3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997ChevroletLumina3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997ChevroletMalibu3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997ChevroletMalibu2.4LL4N/ARemanufactured
1997ChevroletMonte Carlo3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997OldsmobileCutlass3.1LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
1997PontiacTrans Sport3.4LV6N/ARemanufactured
Directly replaces or cross-references 28 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Airtex Fuel Pumps — 6491AMS Automotive — 6481800005880000679000833900084790008599000868900090190009479000951104653841046545910465519104655421256376412563881125702551257794912579131125937641259449019136230191362408886429589017714890177548104654590