2008 GMC W4500 Forward Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

One transmission variant is listed for the 2008 GMC W4500 Forward. Attributes, interchange numbers, and fitment notes.

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

Variant T281161

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 - Larger Size 2008-Up
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Neutral Safety SwitchWith Bosses on Driver Side
Output TypeBolt 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 HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L80E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2008 GMC W4500 Forward?

One variant is listed: T281161 (4L80E Automatic Transmission Assembly).

How do I know which variant fits my 2008 GMC W4500 Forward?

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.