Remy 96216 Starter

Starter for Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile

Remy New 96216 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design for OE-style starting performance. It uses a closed nose configuration, clockwise rotation, and an 11-tooth pinion, making it a direct-fit option for a wide range of GM vehicles including Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac Grand Prix applications.

Key Features

• Remy New starter, part number 96216
• 12V electrical system application
• Permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design
• Closed nose starter housing
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi
• Superseded to part number 96211

Product Details

This Remy starter is engineered for vehicles that require a 1.4 power rating and a gear-reduction starter layout. The design supports strong cranking performance while maintaining a compact footprint for GM platforms that use a closed-nose, clockwise-rotation starter. It is listed for applications across Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile models, including 1998-2005 Buick LeSabre, 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1998-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, and 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird. This part cross-references 10465421 and 12563718 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2009 Buick Allure, N/A
• Fits 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, N/A
• Fits 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne, N/A
• Fits 1998-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1998-2005 Buick LeSabre, N/A
• Fits 1998-2005 Buick Park Avenue, N/A
• Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
• Fits 1998-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
• Fits 1998-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1998-2004 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Oldsmobile 88, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Oldsmobile LSS, N/A
• Fits 1998 Oldsmobile Regency, N/A

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the starter mounting style, nose cone type, pinion tooth count, rotation direction, and voltage before installation. Because this unit is superseded to 96211, confirm the replacement part number against the vehicle’s original starter specification and OE reference before ordering. For best results, inspect battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Remy identifies this as a new starter built to OE manufacturer reference standards for Delco/Delphi-based applications. The part status is listed as superseded to 96211, which helps confirm current catalog replacement coverage for the specified GM fitments.