4L60E 5 pinion planetary set
A 4L60E 5-pinion planetary set (often an upgrade for the 4L60E/700R4) fits across many GM vehicles from the early 90s through the 2000s, including trucks, SUVs, and cars like Blazers, S-10s, Camaros, Corvettes, Silverados, Tahoes, and GMC trucks, basically any vehicle using the 4L60E, 4L65E, or 4L70E, with compatibility generally spanning from 1993 (trucks) / 1994 (cars) to around 2013, though specific year updates (like 96+ electronic changes) matter for the whole transmission.
Years (General Range):
- 1993-2013+ for various GM platforms using the 4L60E family.
- Upgrades often fit from the early 90s (700R4 era) into later models.
Makes & Models (Examples):
- Chevrolet: S-10, Blazer, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Camaro, Corvette, Colorado, Avalanche, Trailblazer, Astro, Express.
- GMC: Sonoma, Jimmy, Yukon, Sierra, Canyon, Envoy, Safari, Savana.
- Cadillac: Escalade, Fleetwood.
- Pontiac: Firebird, GTO.
- Hummer: H3.
- Buick: Rainier, Roadmaster.
- Oldsmobile: Bravada.
Key Considerations:
- Upgrade vs. Replacement: The 5-pinion set is a common upgrade for weaker 4-pinion units, often found in the 700R4/early 4L60E.
- Compatibility: While the planetary itself might physically fit many years, ensure the entire transmission’s electronics (like the Manual Lever Position Sensor, MLPS) match the vehicle, especially around 1996, when major electronic updates occurred.
- Transmission Variants: The 4L60E, 4L65E (Heavy Duty), and 4L70E (with improvements) share many internal parts, so 5-pinion sets designed for the later models often fit earlier versions as an upgrade.
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