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QUALITY-BUILT - Reman Starter Motor - MPA 6483MS
QUALITY-BUILT - Reman Starter Motor - MPA 6483MS
QUALITY-BUILT - Reman Starter Motor - MPA 6483MS
QUALITY-BUILT - Reman Starter Motor - MPA 6483MS
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Starter Motor - Quality-built - Starter Remanufactured Standard (Part Number: 6483MS)

  • Price:   $  97.46

  • Availability: In Stock

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  • Core Part Number: 6483MS
  • CTO: MX
  • Emission Code: 1
  • Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS): 8511400000
  • Life Cycle Status Code: 2
  • Life Cycle Status Description: Available to Order
  • National Popularity Description: Top 60% of Product Group Sales Value (Units x $, Hits, etc.)
  • Maximum Cases per Pallet Layer: 21
  • Pallet Layer Maximum: 5
  • PRC: REM
  • Remanufactured Part: Y
  • Design: Wound Wire Direct Drive
  • Family: Delco
  • Mounting Type: Pad
  • Power Rating: 1.6 K7
  • Starter Rotation: Clockwise (Right)
  • Tooth Quantity: 9
  • Voltage: 12.0 2H
  • Abbreviated Product Description: Starter
  • Application Summary: Cadillac Escalade 2000-1999, Chevrolet C1500 1998-1996, C1500 Suburban 1999-1996, C2500 1998-1996, C2500 Suburban 1999-1996, C3500 1997-1996, C3500HD 1995, Express 1500 2000-1997, Express 2500 2000-1997, K1500 1998-1996, K1500 Suburban 1999-1996, K2500 1998-1996, K2500 Suburban 1999-1996, K3500 1997-1996, P30 2005-1997, Tahoe 2000-1998, GMC C1500 1998-1996, C1500 Suburban 1999-1996, C2500 1998-1996, C2500 Suburban 1999-1996, C3500 1997-1996, C3500HD 1995, K1500 1998-1996, K1500 Suburban 1999-1996, K2500 1998-1996, K2500 Suburban 1999-1996, K3500 1997-1996, Savana 1500 2000-1997, Savana 2500 2000-1997, Savana 3500 1998, Yukon 1998
  • AAIA Part Type Description: Starter Motor
  • Product Description - Invoice: Starter Motor
  • Label Description: Starter
  • Marketing Description: Quality-Built Remanufactured Starters combine OE fit, form, and function with industry-leading quality standards to provide a true OE replacement product. Remanufactured in TS16949 certified facilities, the global benchmark, ensures years of trouble-free operation.
  • Short Product Description: Starter
  • Slang Description: Starter
  • SLD: Starter
  • TLE: Starter Remanufactured Standard
  • UN/SPSC Description: Starter

Product Details

Manufacturer:
Quality-built
Part Number:
6483MS
Manufacturer Part Number:
6483MS
Description:
Starter Motor
Long Description:
Starter Remanufactured Standard
Part Type:
Starter Motor
Category:
Electrical Charging And Starting
Subcategory:
Starter And Related Components
Sales Rank:

Technical Details

Core Price:
  $  36.00
Condition:
Remanufactured
Product Fit:
Direct Fit
Weight:
13.62 lbs.
Height:
6.063"
Width:
6.625"
Length:
6.625"
UOM:
EA
Quantity Sold:
Sold individually
Qty Per Application:
1
Minimum Order Qty:
1
Item GTIN:
029175111267

Specifications

Core Part Number
6483MS
CTO
MX
Emission Code
1
Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS)
8511400000
Life Cycle Status Code
2
Life Cycle Status Description
Available to Order
National Popularity Description
Top 60% of Product Group Sales Value (Units x $, Hits, etc.)
Maximum Cases per Pallet Layer
21
Pallet Layer Maximum
5
PRC
REM
Remanufactured Part
Y
Design
Wound Wire Direct Drive
Family
Delco
Mounting Type
Pad
Power Rating
1.6 K7
Starter Rotation
Clockwise (Right)
Tooth Quantity
9
Voltage
12.0 2H
Abbreviated Product Description
Starter
Application Summary
Cadillac Escalade 2000-1999, Chevrolet C1500 1998-1996, C1500 Suburban 1999-1996, C2500 1998-1996, C2500 Suburban 1999-1996, C3500 1997-1996, C3500HD 1995, Express 1500 2000-1997, Express 2500 2000-1997, K1500 1998-1996, K1500 Suburban 1999-1996, K2500 1998-1996, K2500 Suburban 1999-1996, K3500 1997-1996, P30 2005-1997, Tahoe 2000-1998, GMC C1500 1998-1996, C1500 Suburban 1999-1996, C2500 1998-1996, C2500 Suburban 1999-1996, C3500 1997-1996, C3500HD 1995, K1500 1998-1996, K1500 Suburban 1999-1996, K2500 1998-1996, K2500 Suburban 1999-1996, K3500 1997-1996, Savana 1500 2000-1997, Savana 2500 2000-1997, Savana 3500 1998, Yukon 1998
AAIA Part Type Description
Starter Motor
Product Description - Invoice
Starter Motor
Label Description
Starter
Marketing Description
Quality-Built Remanufactured Starters combine OE fit, form, and function with industry-leading quality standards to provide a true OE replacement product. Remanufactured in TS16949 certified facilities, the global benchmark, ensures years of trouble-free operation.
Short Product Description
Starter
Slang Description
Starter
SLD
Starter
TLE
Starter Remanufactured Standard
UN/SPSC Description
Starter

The QUALITY-BUILT Starter Motor contains no remanufactured components, and is designed to operate in either city or highway driving.

Year Make Model Engine Notes
2005ChevroletP304.1L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2005ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2004ChevroletP304.1L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2004ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2003ChevroletP304.1L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2003ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2002ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2001ChevroletP304.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000CadillacEscalade5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletExpress 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletExpress 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletP304.1L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000ChevroletTahoe5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCSavana 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCSavana 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
2000GMCYukon5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999CadillacEscalade5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletExpress 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletExpress 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletP304.1L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999ChevroletTahoe5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCSavana 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCSavana 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1999GMCYukon5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletExpress 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletExpress 15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletExpress 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletExpress 25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998ChevroletTahoe5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCSavana 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCSavana 15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCSavana 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCSavana 25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCSavana 35004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1998GMCYukon5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletExpress 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletExpress 15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletExpress 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletExpress 25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletP305.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997ChevroletTahoe5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCSavana 15004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCSavana 15005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCSavana 25004.3L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCSavana 25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1997GMCYukon5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK25005.0L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996ChevroletK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCC35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK15005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK1500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK25005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK2500 Suburban5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1996GMCK35005.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1995ChevroletC3500HD5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
1995GMCC3500HD5.7L[Reman Starter Motor] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1

Warranty Information

New products purchased from our store are covered by a manufacturer warranty. Other than applicable manufacturer warranties, or as otherwise provided in these Terms & Conditions, there are no warranties, express or implied for any of our products, and we specifically disclaim any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for tires, aftermarket wheels, and tire & aftermarket wheel packages.

For other parts, we provide a limited warranty of 1 Year Warranty from the date received by the original purchaser or installer, unless otherwise specified, which covers the replacement of a defective part(s). The warranty applies only to parts replacement with same or better quaity. For such cases, a full refund will be issued to the original purchaser. A refund or an exchange of a defective part will be processed only if it is accompanied by the original sales invoice. All items must be in their original condition and must not be damaged due to incorrect installation upon return. The warranty is limited only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. 

  1. All items are given a limited 1 Year Warranty warranty period by the manufacturer. The manufacturer will allow the parts to be covered by their warranty provided that the part was not modified by the buyer. 
  2. Under NO circumstances will our liability exceed the amount of the original sale.
  3. Products damaged as a result of abuse, misuse, improper repairs or maintenance, improper installation, alteration, or modification will not be covered by the warranty.
  4. The warranty does not cover airfreight charges, labor expenses, towing expenses, or rental car expenses resulting from installation errors. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. We will not reimburse any return shipping charges incurred.
  5. All returned items must have the RA (Return Authorization) number written outside the shipping box prior to return. The RA Numbers can be obtained by creating a return from within your account. Returned items without RA numbers will not be accepted. 
  6. Our liability does not cover lost or stolen packages mailed back by the customer containing the parts being claimed under warranty. Because the customer is the shipper, he/she is the only one who can file any lost claim with the shipping company. Therefore, the claim must be coordinated and processed through the shipping company by the customer. 
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