Stick with OEM Starter as Replacement?

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Hi: Ive read all the threads on starter longevity - very helpful. I was thinking about replacing the starter and/or fuel pump as preventative maintenance on my 06 Denali that has 150K on the clock. No issues other that worrying about getting stuck far from home a trusted mechanics as I run my wife and all the gear down to Florida.
So should I stick with an OEM brand starter or does the forum have a favorite brand that they have experience with?
Many thanks.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami!
Always stick with OEM!!

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum.

Like @Miami-Dade said, stick with OEM. Have you looked it up yet? Give me vehicle specs and I can look at RA for ya.

Takes AC Delco 3371033 new for 6.0 engine
Takes AC Delco 3371119 new for 5.3 and 4.8 engines.

These are new and not rebuilt/remanufactured.

 

[swathdiver]

Hi: Ive read all the threads on starter longevity - very helpful. I was thinking about replacing the starter and/or fuel pump as preventative maintenance on my 06 Denali that has 150K on the clock. No issues other that worrying about getting stuck far from home a trusted mechanics as I run my wife and all the gear down to Florida.
So should I stick with an OEM brand starter or does the forum have a favorite brand that they have experience with?
Many thanks.

Welcome from Florida! What part of the Sunshine State are you headed to?

 

[RAMurphy]

Welcome to the forum. Like others have stated, stick with OEM. Your current starter lasted 150K, why switch to another brand.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

 

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Welcome to the forum.

Like @Miami-Dade said, stick with OEM. Have you looked it up yet? Give me vehicle specs and I can look at RA for ya.

Takes AC Delco 3371033 new for 6.0 engine
Takes AC Delco 3371119 new for 5.3 and 4.8 engines.

These are new and not rebuilt/remanufactured.

 

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Thanks all. I did go with the OEM.
Boy does it crank faster now! I guess it was a good preventative move!

 

[petethepug]

… I was thinking about replacing the starter and/or fuel pump as preventative maintenance on my 06 Denali that has 150K on the clock.

I’ll copy this into your post as long as it’s in my copy/paste from another post. Here’s some of the latest on OEM fuel pumps without the OEM pricing.

The part #’s are set to an 04 Tahoe 4.8L. Just change your vehicle to the 06 Denali on the same part suppliers.

A quick look shows Parts Geek the least expensive and Amazon has the Delphi & Bosch for about $60 more. Verify you also get a new fuel level sender.

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[mjgirard]

I have the same situation. My 2001 Tahoe starts fine and runs great, it has 127000 miles. We are planning on taking a weeks vacation to the mountains of NC then visiting relatives in Wilmington on the coast. Should I replace the starter now or take the chance?
Does any one else have a 2001 that still has the original starter? I will use OEM if I do replace it.

Thanks for the advice.