Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Express & GMC Savana 4.3L Starter – 2018-2022 (OE 10910)

A Starter Motor for the Escalade, Express, and Savana 4.3L V6

This is a high-torque starter motor built for the 2018-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana 2500, all with the 4.3L V6, cross-referenced to OE number 10910 along with GM part numbers 12645040, 12655055, 12663672, and 12667173. If one of these full-size GM platforms is cranking slowly or not turning over at all, this starter is built as a direct OE-spec replacement rather than a generic universal unit.

Why This Starter Covers Both Cargo Vans and an SUV

The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana are twin full-size vans built on the same GM platform and sold under different badges, so it's no surprise they share a starter motor. The Cadillac Escalade sharing that same part number is less obvious at first glance, but it comes down to the 4.3L Vortec V6 option being used across more of GM's full-size lineup than most people expect — when the engine and starting circuit are shared, the starter is too, regardless of what badge is on the grille.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE number 10910 and GM part numbers 12645040, 12655055, 12663672, 12667173
• Also cross-referenced to Mitsubishi M000T24072/M000T24072ZC and Bosch equivalents
• 1700W rated power with a 282A max current draw for strong, consistent cranking
• IP54 protection rating against dust and moisture intrusion

Specifications

• OE number: 10910 (also 10910N)
• Cross-reference: J&N 410-48340; GMC 12645040, 12655055, 12663672, 12667173; Mitsubishi M000T24072, M000T24072ZC; Bosch 0-986-CR1-818, 0-986-UR1-776, 0-986-UR1-818
• Voltage: 12V DC
• Rated power: 1700W
• Max current: 282A
• Rotation: Clockwise (CW)
• Gear teeth: 10T
• Protection rating: IP54

Compatibility

Fits the 2018-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana 2500, all specifically with the 4.3L V6. These platforms were also offered with larger V8 engines in this same model-year range, so it's worth confirming your specific vehicle's engine against the part number on your old starter before ordering.

Signs Your Starter Is Failing

A failing starter on these vehicles typically announces itself as a single loud click with no crank, a slow or grinding crank that eventually catches, or an intermittent no-start that seems to depend on temperature or how recently the vehicle was driven. Commercial vans in particular rack up ignition cycles quickly given how often they're started and stopped through a workday, which is part of why the starting system tends to wear out sooner on a fleet vehicle than on one used for occasional errands.

Why Owners Replace the Full Starter

By the time a starter's internal brushes and solenoid contacts have worn enough to cause a no-start, the rest of the unit has usually seen comparable wear from the same heat cycling and years of use. Replacing the complete assembly with a direct OE-spec part means the mounting points, electrical connector, and gear engagement all line up with what's already on the vehicle, which matters more on a work van that can't afford repeat trips into the shop.

Installation Notes

Starter access on these full-size GM platforms generally means working from underneath the vehicle or through the engine bay depending on the specific model, so a lift or sturdy jack stands make the job considerably easier than working on ramps alone. Cleaning the mounting surface and battery terminal connections before installing the new starter is worth the extra few minutes, since a poor ground connection is a common reason a freshly installed starter still cranks weakly.

Ordering Information

This Escalade, Express, and Savana starter motor is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific vehicle's engine? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This starter is listed in our Starters collection, along with our Chevrolet and GMC collections, where you'll find other parts for these platforms.