1996 Chevrolet C2500 Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

7 transmission variants are listed for the 1996 Chevrolet C2500. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150022

NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Bell HousingIntegral Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypeSynchromesh - 12345349
Gaskets IncludedNo
Internal ShiftSingle Rail Internal Shift Mechanism
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV3500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150064

NV4500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Bell HousingRemovable Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case TypeCast Iron Case
CoversSquare Top Cover
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid Type75W85 GL-4
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV4500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T260146

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.5
Bell HousingNon-Removable
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Type1 Piece
Connector TypeGray with 13 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter298 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Covers4 Bolt Sheet Metal
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses
Output Type2WD 4-1/2 Inch Splines
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/1yp726bfjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L60E
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T260148

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.5
Bell HousingNon-Removable
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Type1 Piece
Connector TypeGray with 13 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter298 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Covers4 Bolt Sheet Metal
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses
Output Type2WD 4-1/2 Inch Splines
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/1yp726bfjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L60E
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281120

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R6.0
Bell HousingNo Bolt Hole at the 12 O'clock Position
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Lines2 Inch Apart
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeBolt on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L80E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281124

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R6.0
Bell HousingNo Bolt Hole at the 12 O'clock Position
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Lines2 Inch Apart
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeSlip on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L80E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281125

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.0
Bell HousingNo Bolt Hole at the 12 O'clock Position
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Lines2 Inch Apart
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeBolt on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L80E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1996 Chevrolet C2500?

7 variants are listed: M150022, M150064, T260146, T260148, T281120, T281124, T281125. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 Chevrolet C2500?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 1996 Chevrolet C2500?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Case Type, Cooler Lines, Covers, Fluid Type, Neutral Safety Switch, Output Type, Pan Bolts, ProductVideoURL, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.