1999 GMC C1500 Suburban Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

2 transmission variants are listed for the 1999 GMC C1500 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

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

Variant T260159

4L60E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.5
Bell HousingRemovable without Bolt Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeGray with 13 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter298 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversFull Bottom Bell with 2 Inch Round Hole
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 T281156

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.5
Bell HousingWith Bolt Hole at 12 O'clock Position
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Lines9 Inch Apart - Central Lube System
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 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban?

2 variants are listed: T260159, T281156. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1999 GMC C1500 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 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Bell Housing, Neutral Safety Switch, Output Type, Pan Bolts, ProductVideoURL, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid.

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.