GM Genuine Parts Starter Motors are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These starters consist of a powerful motor coupled to the starter drive pinion. The starter drive pinion engages the engine flywheel to crank the engine. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).