Can a GMC 4L60E transmission be replaced?
The transmission must be removed to replace it. One of the other problems that I found on the 4L60E transmission was overheating from towing. If you tow, you should definitely consider getting a Hayden (or comparable) transmission cooler. Your torque converter takes a huge amount of abuse when you’re towing and also put out a large amount of heat.
What kind of transmission does GMC Sierra 1500 have?
The GMC Sierra 1500 was equipped with the 4L60E in early models, and 6-speed 6L80 in later models and 8-speed 8L90 in 2015+ models. But they aren’t without their problems though, so let’s look at some of the most common GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems, look at cost estimates and figure out what you can do about them.
How much fluid does a GM 4L60E need?
The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid, Below is a list of common transmission problems with the GM 4L60E Transmission and possible solutions to repair.
Why is my Trans bad on my 4L60E?
Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the transmission goes into 3rd gear: Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.
The transmission must be removed to replace it. One of the other problems that I found on the 4L60E transmission was overheating from towing. If you tow, you should definitely consider getting a Hayden (or comparable) transmission cooler. Your torque converter takes a huge amount of abuse when you’re towing and also put out a large amount of heat.
The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid, Below is a list of common transmission problems with the GM 4L60E Transmission and possible solutions to repair.
The GMC Sierra 1500 was equipped with the 4L60E in early models, and 6-speed 6L80 in later models and 8-speed 8L90 in 2015+ models. But they aren’t without their problems though, so let’s look at some of the most common GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems, look at cost estimates and figure out what you can do about them.
Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the transmission goes into 3rd gear: Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.