MPA Electrical 6495SN Starter Motor

Starter for GM 4.3L Applications

MPA Electrical 6495SN is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.2 kW rating. It uses a clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct replacement option for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs from 2004-2008.

This starter is a fitment-based replacement for Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 1500, and related GM applications. The MPA Electrical 6495SN is also cross-referenced to BBB Industries 6495 for the same application.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.2 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufacturer listed as Delco
• Part number: 6495SN

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 6495SN is engineered for GM starting-system applications that require a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter with a 9-tooth drive. Its permanent magnet gear reduction construction supports efficient cranking performance in a compact starter format. This part number is used across multiple Chevrolet and GMC platforms, including Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks, Express and Savana vans, and select Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, S10, and Sonoma applications. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500, 6495SN provides a fitment-specific replacement path.

Part number 6495SN also helps simplify catalog matching when cross-referencing OE-style replacement needs. For buyers searching by application, this starter covers 2004-2008 GM vehicles with year-specific notes for second-production 2004 models and 9-tooth drive requirements where listed.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Starter motor wear from age or high mileage
• Intermittent starting caused by internal starter failure
• Replacement needs for GM 12-volt starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and production note before ordering, especially for 2004 second-production applications and 9-tooth drive listings. Verify clockwise rotation, 12-volt system voltage, and drive tooth count against the original starter before installation. Check electrical connections, battery condition, and mounting surfaces during replacement to help ensure proper starter operation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical 6495SN is a new starter built to match the listed GM application requirements and interchange references. It cross-references BBB Industries 6495 for the same application.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2005-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A
• Fits 2005-2008 GMC Sierra 1500, N/A
• Fits 2005-2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, N/A
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, N/A
• Fits 2005-2007 GMC Savana 1500, N/A
• Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Express 2500, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 GMC Savana 2500, N/A
• Fits 2005 Chevrolet Astro, N/A
• Fits 2005 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A
• Fits 2005 GMC Jimmy, N/A
• Fits 2005 GMC Safari, N/A
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet Astro, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet S10, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Jimmy, N/A, Second Production, 9 tooth drive; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Safari, N/A, Second Production; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Savana 1500, N/A, Second Production; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Savana 2500, N/A, Second Production; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, N/A, Second Production; New
• Fits 2004 GMC Sonoma, N/A, Second Production; New