2006 Cadillac Escalade Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

2 transmission variants are listed for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade. 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 T281018

4L65E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R7.8
Bell HousingRemovable
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBlack with 15 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter300 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Output Type4WD
Pan Bolts16
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 Family4L65E
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281026

4L65E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.5
Bell HousingRemovable
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBlack with 15 Pins
Converter Mount/Diameter300 MM
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler LinesSteel
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Output TypeRWD
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 Family4L65E
Transmission Fluid11
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2006 Cadillac Escalade?

2 variants are listed: T281018, T281026. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2006 Cadillac Escalade?

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 2006 Cadillac Escalade?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Output 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.