4L85E Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
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Transmission general data
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AT | RWD/4WD | 650 | 13,6 | Dexron VI |
The automatic transmission 4L85E was firstly presented in 2001 together with powerful engines Duramax V8 (with torque reaching up to 650 Nm). This transmission was installed only on large SUVs, pickups and minibuses. This transmission is very powerful and can be applied cars which take part in off-road racing, drag racing or custom street driving.
What are you looking for?
Overhaul Kit | Friction Kit | Friction | Steel Plate | Steel Kit | Band | Solenoid Kit | Solenoid EPC | Solenoid TCC | Pump | Shaft | Drum | Valve body | Torque converter | Hub | Piston | Piston Kit | Planetary Gear | Filter | Gasket | Bushing | Seal | Bearing | Pressure Plate | Stator | Differential | Retainer | Inhibitor Switch | Instruction manual | TOOLS & ACCESORIES | Sensor
Which cars run with this gearbox?
| Brand | Model | Year | Type | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet/GM | EXPRESS | 05-16 | 4 SP RWD | V8 6.6L |
| Chevrolet/GM | SAVANA | 05-16 | 4 SP RWD | V8 6.6L |
| Chevrolet/GM | SUBURBAN 2500 | 96-07 | 4 SP R/4WD | V8 8.1L |
| Chevrolet/GM | VAN FULL SIZE 3500 | 95-09 | 4 SP RWD | V6 4.3L V8 4.8L 5.7L 6.0L 7.4L 8.1L 6.5L 6.6L DIESEL |
| Chevrolet/GM | YUKON XL | 00-06 | 4 SP R/4WD | V8 6.0L 8.1L |
These transmissions have issues with early style 12 pin harnesses in which transmission fluid leaks around the harness and shorts the pinouts causing transmission to go into "limp mode" (some manuals say "limp home mode"). This issue can be easily rectified by simply cleaning the plug