{"product_id":"gm-genuine-parts-12608820-starter-heat-shield","title":"GM Genuine Parts 12608820 Starter Heat Shield","description":"\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔GM Genuine Parts 12608820 Starter Heat Shield\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e — Genuine OEM Part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔ Fitment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn models (2007–2020) with 3.0L and 3.6L V6 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔ Direct replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for factory starter heat shield — no modifications required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔ Manufactured to GM’s original specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e — designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔ Genuine OEM quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e — protects the starter motor from engine heat damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔ Replaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 48 02 248\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGM Genuine Parts 12608820 Starter Heat Shield — for Select GM Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHeat-related starter failure, difficult hot starts, or a starter motor that cranks slowly when the engine is warm — these are common signs that your starter heat shield is missing or damaged. The starter heat shield is a thermal protection component that deflects engine and exhaust heat away from the starter motor assembly, preventing damage and premature failure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.londoffdiscountparts.com\/oem-parts\/gm-starter-heat-shield-12608820?c=bD05Jm49RHluYW1pYyBTRU8gUGFnZQ%3D%3D\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. A missing or deteriorated shield allows heat soak to damage the starter solenoid and windings, leading to expensive repairs. Replacing it with this genuine GM part restores proper thermal protection and extends starter life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is a factory-original GM starter heat shield (OE part number 12608820). It is a direct replacement component designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards and backed by General Motors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parts.jakesweeneychevrolet.com\/oem-parts\/acdelco-starter-heat-shield-12608820\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The shield is constructed from durable material with dimensions of approximately 7.4 x 3.6 x 3.4 inches and weighs 0.40 pounds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chevypartsdeal.com\/oem\/gm~shield-starter-heat~12608820\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. This is the same part sold at GM dealerships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-flex _0a3d93b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"GM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67615356027181,"sku":null,"price":21.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/1723\/9341\/files\/GM-Genuine-Parts-12608820-Starter-Heat-Shield.png?v=1791359961","url":"https:\/\/globalsautoparts.com\/products\/gm-genuine-parts-12608820-starter-heat-shield","provider":"GlobalSaver AutoParts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}