2002 Chevrolet C3500HD Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD. 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 M150052

NV4500 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Bell HousingRemovable Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case TypeCast Iron Case
CoversAluminum Top Cover
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid Type75W85 GL-4
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output Type4 X 2
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV4500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150053

NV4500 Manual Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of M150053
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Bell HousingRemovable Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case TypeCast Iron Case
CoversAluminum Top Cover
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid Type75W85 GL-4
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output Type4 X 2
Shifter IncludedNo
Slave CylinderInternal Slave Cylinder
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyNV4500
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281142

4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.0
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 TypeBrake Drum with 7-1/2 Rear Mount Measurement
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 T281158

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 TypeBrake Drum with 7-1/2 Rear Mount Measurement
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 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD?

4 variants are listed: M150052, M150053, T281142, T281158. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD?

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 2002 Chevrolet C3500HD?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Fluid Type, Output Type, Transmission Family, 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.