2004 Cadillac CTS Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

One transmission variant is listed for the 2004 Cadillac CTS. Attributes, interchange numbers, and fitment notes.

Only one variant is listed for this vehicle and part, so there is nothing to choose between.

Variant T281316

5L40E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281316
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R11.1
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts20
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift TypeShift Lever Passenger Side
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5L40E
Transmission Fluid12
Transmission Speeds5-Speed
Vent TubeShort and Straight with Cap

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2004 Cadillac CTS?

One variant is listed: T281316 (5L40E Automatic Transmission Assembly).

How do I know which variant fits my 2004 Cadillac CTS?

Only one variant is listed for this vehicle and part.

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.