2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 T280225

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R7.6
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T280226

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.6
Bell HousingRound without Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T280232

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.9
Bell HousingRound without Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T280234

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T280234 Illustrative photo of T280234 Illustrative photo of T280234 Illustrative photo of T280234
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.6
Bell HousingRound without Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

4 variants are listed: T280225, T280226, T280232, T280234. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

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 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

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

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.