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ACDelco 12740952 GM Original Equipment Starter

  • 12 volt DC starter motor
  • 1.4 kW rated output
  • GM Original Equipment light duty design
  • 7.1 lb, 10.9 x 8.15 x 5.25 inches
  • Newly manufactured components, metal build

Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A newly manufactured GM original equipment starter in the light duty class, made to replace the factory unit. The listing names no vehicles, so confirm the part number against your GM model.

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ASIN: B0DT4QJ7LNModel: 12740952Category: Starters

Overview

Under the hood of a GM vehicle with a dead starter, this ACDelco unit pairs a direct current motor with a drive pinion. The pinion engages the engine flywheel to crank the engine.

The reason to choose it is the original equipment design, described as newly manufactured and GM recommended as a replacement for the factory starter. The limitation is that the listing lists no vehicles, so fit rests entirely on matching the part number.

Who it's for

Owners restoring reliable starting on a GM vehicle with a factory-style starter fit the brief. A non-GM engine, or a heavy duty application, calls for a different starter.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Newly manufactured components
  • GM recommended replacement design
  • Direct current motor with drive pinion
Cons
  • Vehicle fit list not given
  • Light duty class only
  • Mounting bolt details missing
  • Cranking amp rating absent

Performance notes

A direct current motor spins the starter drive pinion, which engages the flywheel to turn the engine over. Cranking speed depends on battery condition and cable quality as much as on the starter itself. The listing rates the output but gives no cranking amp figure.

Specifications

BrandACDelco
Model12740952
Dimensions & fit
Item dimensions10.9 x 8.15 x 5.25 inches
Weight7.1 pounds
Capacity & performance
Power1.4 KW
Power & efficiency
Voltage12 volts DC
Construction & materials
MaterialMetal
Included components
IncludedStarter
Other details
OE numbers12740952

Frequently asked questions

Is the ACDelco 12740952 a performance or heavy duty starter?

No. The description places it in the GM Original Equipment Light Duty line, a replacement for the factory starter.

Is the ACDelco 12740952 starter rebuilt?

The description says its components are newly manufactured.

Which vehicles does this ACDelco starter fit?

The listing calls it a GM recommended replacement for your vehicle original starter but names no models. Match part number 12740952 to your old unit.