1997 GMC Sonoma Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

5 transmission variants are listed for the 1997 GMC Sonoma. 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 M150012

NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
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 Type4WD
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV3500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150026

NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of M150026
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
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
ShifterPlastic-Composite Shifter Pod
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV3500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T260137

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.2
Bell Housing5-1/4 Inch Bolt Hole
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Type1 Piece S-10
Connector TypeGray with 13 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter245 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Covers6 Bolt Aluminum
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 T260150

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.6
Bell HousingRemovable without Bolt Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Type2 Piece
Converter Mount/Diameter298 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversFull Bottom Bell with 2 Inch Round Hole
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Output Type4WD
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 HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L60E
Transmission Fluid12
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T260154

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.9
Bell HousingRemovable without Bolt Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Case Type2 Piece
Connector TypeGray with 13 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter298 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
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

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1997 GMC Sonoma?

5 variants are listed: M150012, M150026, T260137, T260150, T260154. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1997 GMC Sonoma?

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 1997 GMC Sonoma?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Case Type, Converter Mount/Diameter, Covers, Fluid Type, Output Type, Tail Housing, 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.