4L80E | 4L85E

GM 4L80E / 4L85E Transmission Overview

General Motors introduced the 4L80E automatic transmission in 1990 to replace the popular Turbo 400 workhouse in heavy duty trucks, vans and SUVs.  4L80E transmissions are designed for use on longitudinal engines and has four forward gears.  

4L80E transmissions can handle engines with up to 400 foot-pounds of torque, and the beefier 4L85E automatic transmissions are rated for up to 460 foot-pounds of engine torque.

Common 4L80E Transmission Applications

• Chevrolet/GMC C/K/Silverado/Sierra V8 - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
• Chevrolet Suburan V8 - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
• GMC Yukon V8 - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
• Chevrolet Tahoe V8 - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
• Chevrolet Van/Express - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
• GMC Savana - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
• Chevrolet Avalanche V8 8.1L - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Hummer H1 - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Spur - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
• Bently Eight - 1991, 1992
• Bentley Turbo R - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
• Bentley Continental R/S/T - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Bentley Arnage Red Label/R/RL/T - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Juguar XJS - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
• Jaguar XJR - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
• Jaguar XJ12 - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
• Aston Martin DB7 - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
• Chevrolet HD Trucks - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Common 4L85E Transmission Applications

• Chevrolet Avalanche 
• Chevrolet Sururban
• GMC Yukon XL
• Chevrolet Express w/ Duramax Diesel Engines
• GMC Savana w/ Duramax Disel Engines