1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

2 transmission variants are listed for the 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. 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

These variants share the same listed attributes, so the attribute block does not separate them. The tag on your unit — and the interchange tag IDs listed with each variant — is how you tell them apart.

Variant T281121

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.6
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 Type4WD
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type1-3/4 Inch Manual Shift Shaft Size
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L80E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281126

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.6
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 Type4WD
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 HousingWithout
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 K2500 Suburban?

2 variants are listed: T281121, T281126. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban?

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 K2500 Suburban?

The listed attributes are the same across variants, so the tag on your unit and the interchange tag IDs are how you tell them apart.

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.