2012 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 T281520

6T40 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R8.4
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts13
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family6T40
Transmission Fluid9

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T281521

6T40 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R8.4
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts13
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family6T40
Transmission Fluid9

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T281522

6T40 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T281522 appeared in 3 of 4 orders (75%).

Average R&R7.0
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type14 Pins
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts13
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter10 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family6T40
Transmission Fluid9

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281553

6T30 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

4 variants are listed: T281520, T281521, T281522, T281553. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

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 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

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

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

T281522 appeared in 3 of 4 completed orders (75%).

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.