DENSO 280-5396 starter for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L, the 2008-2014 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles turns the engine over so it can start. It is a remanufactured starter motor that draws battery power to crank the engine.
- DENSO First Time Fit® remanufactured starter line
- High-voltage tested armature and field coils
- Commutators refinished and performance-validated
- All-new bearings, brushes and seals
- Copper terminals and fasteners replace the originals for a clean source of electrical current
- Each unit is voltage-tested and bench-tested
Quick facts
- Part: DENSO 280-5396 starter
- Fits: the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L, the 2008-2014 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles
- Condition: Remanufactured
A slow crank, a single click or no crank at all can mean the starter is worn, though a weak battery or a corroded battery cable may be behind them too, so find the cause before replacing it. The engine carries one starter, and this listing is one starter.
Fits
It is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn models, including the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox 4-cylinder 2.4L. It also works as a Chevy Impala starter for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala 4-cylinder 2.4L. If your car is not one of these, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Type: starter motor
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Bearings, brushes and seals: all new
- Country of origin: United States
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
323-1657, 8000213, 6947, SR8647X, 12609317, 89060407, 6947S, 26657, 96235, 91-01-4735
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Chevy Malibu starter for the 2008 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L or the 2008-2014 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L?
Yes. DENSO 280-5396 is listed for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L and the 2008-2014 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L. For other cars, check the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this the starter for a 2012 Chevy Equinox in the 2010-2017 Equinox 4-cylinder 2.4L range?
Yes. This starter is listed for the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox 4-cylinder 2.4L, and a 2012 model falls inside that range.
Are the bearings and brushes new in this remanufactured DENSO starter?
Yes. DENSO 280-5396 has all-new bearings, brushes and seals. Its commutator is refinished, and the terminals and fasteners are replaced with copper components.
If my car only clicks when I turn the key, can the starter motor be worn?
A single click, a slow crank or no crank can mean the starter is worn. A shop can test the starter and the rest of the starting circuit.
How is this DENSO 280-5396 starter tested?
The armature and field coils are high-voltage tested. Each unit is voltage-tested and bench-tested, and its commutator is performance-validated.
