MPA Electrical 6971S Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for GM Applications

MPA Electrical 6971S is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for GM vehicles that need a direct replacement with the correct Delco-style configuration. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design, a 1.5 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth drive for the specified applications.

This starter is a fitment-based replacement for Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD, and Cadillac CTS applications listed below. The MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on rebuilt electrical components for charging and starting systems.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical starting system repair
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.5 kW output rating
• 12-volt unit with clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Delco manufacturer specification
• Part number 6971S for catalog and interchange lookup

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 6971S is engineered for vehicles that require a Delco-style starter with a permanent magnet gear reduction setup. The 1.5 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth drive are the key specifications to verify before ordering, especially on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, as well as Silverado HD and Sierra HD trucks. This starter also serves select Cadillac CTS applications from 2009-2015.

This part cross-references 6971 and 19180527 for the same application. Use part number 6971S when matching the starter to the vehicle’s original electrical and drive specifications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2015-2020 Chevrolet Express 2500, N/A
• Fits 2015-2020 Chevrolet Express 3500, N/A
• Fits 2015-2020 GMC Savana 2500, N/A
• Fits 2015-2020 GMC Savana 3500, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, N/A
• Fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, N/A
• Fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet Suburban 3500 HD, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, N/A
• Fits 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A
• Fits 2009-2015 Cadillac CTS, N/A
• Fits 2014 Chevrolet Express 2500, N/A, w/ 9 Tooth Drive; Remanufactured
• Fits 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500, N/A, w/ 9 Tooth Drive; Remanufactured
• Fits 2014 GMC Savana 2500, N/A, w/ 9 Tooth Drive; Remanufactured
• Fits 2014 GMC Savana 3500, N/A, w/ 9 Tooth Drive; Remanufactured

Common Starting System Issues

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor fails
• Slow or weak cranking from worn internal starter components
• Intermittent starting caused by electrical wear in the starter assembly
• Grinding or engagement problems related to incorrect drive tooth count
• Starting system faults on Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, Silverado HD, and Sierra HD models

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle’s original starter specifications before installation, including 12-volt system voltage, clockwise rotation, 1.5 kW rating, and 9-tooth drive count. Verify the application by year, make, and model, since the listed Chevrolet and GMC fitments include multiple heavy-duty and van configurations. Check all electrical connections, mounting points, and battery condition during replacement.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt for starting-system service and cataloged by OE-style application data. Part number 6971S is identified for direct fitment matching on the listed Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.