Remy 17420 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for GM HD Trucks

Remy Part Number 17420 is a premium remanufactured 12-volt starter built for GM heavy-duty truck applications that use a Nippondenso-style unit. It features an offset gear reduction design, clockwise rotation, an open nose cone, and 11 pinion teeth for OE-style starting performance.

Compatible With 2002-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, and GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, plus Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, Chevrolet Suburban 2500, and GMC Yukon XL 2500 applications listed below.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured line for OE-style replacement coverage
• Part number 17420 for direct catalog lookup and ordering
• 1.4 power rating for starting-system service
• Offset gear reduction design for compact, efficient cranking
• 12V electrical system with clockwise rotation
• Open nose cone and 11-tooth pinion configuration
• OE manufacturer reference: Nippondenso
• Cross-reference: 12567709, 12576163

Detailed Description

Remy 17420 is a remanufactured starter intended for GM trucks and SUVs that require a Nippondenso-type starter configuration. The design details matter for proper engagement and fitment: offset gear reduction, open nose cone, clockwise rotation, and 11 pinion teeth. This starter is listed for 2002-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500, 2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 and Suburban 2500, 2002-2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500, and 2003-2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500, including Classic body applications in 2007.

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are positioned for buyers who need a service replacement that matches the original starter architecture used in these Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and related GM HD platforms. Use part number 17420 when searching for the correct starter for these applications.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion mesh from a worn starter
• Replacement needs on GM HD trucks and SUVs with Nippondenso-style starters

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including 12V system requirements, clockwise rotation, open nose cone design, and pinion tooth count. Confirm the application against the vehicle year, make, and model, especially on 2007 Classic body trucks and 2002-2006 HD platforms. Compare the existing unit to Remy 17420 and the listed interchange numbers before final installation.

Quality Assurance

This starter is part of Remy’s Premium Remanufactured line, built as a remanufactured replacement for the specified OE-style application. It is cataloged for direct replacement use on the listed Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Suburban, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.