1996 GMC G3500 Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

6 transmission variants are listed for the 1996 GMC G3500. 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 T281111

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R4.9
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 SwitchNo Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeSlip on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3/4 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 T281112

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R4.9
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 SwitchNo Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeBolt on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3/4 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 T281115

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281115 Illustrative photo of T281115 Illustrative photo of T281115 Illustrative photo of T281115
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 SwitchNo Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeSlip on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3/4 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 T281116

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281116 Illustrative photo of T281116 Illustrative photo of T281116 Illustrative photo of T281116
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R4.9
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 SwitchNo Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeBolt on Yoke
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/f44yzn8cjx
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3/4 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 T281119

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281119 Illustrative photo of T281119 Illustrative photo of T281119 Illustrative photo of T281119
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 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 T281124

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281124 Illustrative photo of T281124 Illustrative photo of T281124 Illustrative photo of T281124
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 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

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1996 GMC G3500?

6 variants are listed: T281111, T281112, T281115, T281116, T281119, T281124. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 GMC G3500?

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 GMC G3500?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Neutral Safety Switch, Output Type, Shift Type, Tail Housing.

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.