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Used 6L80 Transmissions for Sale
Used 6L80 transmissions for Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Escalade, Camaro and Corvette, matched to your VIN. Tell us the year, model, engine and drive, and one independent supplier quotes availability, price and shipping to Texas or anywhere in the lower 48.
- Ships to all 48 contiguous states
- Fitment checked by VIN
- Free to ask
- $1,201used, typical low end
- $2,849remanufactured, from
- 22vehicle lines listed
- 2006earliest model year listed
6L80 Transmission Price and Rebuilt Cost
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500AT, 4x2, 5.3L, w/o Tow Package$2,051–$2,772median $2,200 · 98 listings
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500AT, 4x4, 5.3L, Tow Package (Opt NHT)$2,677–$3,228median $2,795 · 99 listings
- 2012 Chevrolet TahoeAT, 5.3L, 4x4$1,201–$1,805median $1,600 · 98 listings
- Remanufactured24 remanufactured units listed by Street Smart Transmission, Powertrain Products$2,849–$3,349median $2,999 · 24 offers
Each used bar runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of that version's asking prices, so half its listings fall inside it, and the dot marks the median. The supplier quotes your exact part, shipping and warranty.
These are part prices only. For labor and the total bill, see our transmission replacement cost guide.
6L80 at a glance
| Type | GM 6-speed automatic for longitudinally mounted engines, built on a Lepelletier planetary gearsetSource: Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2006 Cadillac STS-V was the first vehicle with the 6L80; the 6L family was produced 2005–2023Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission, Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission |
| Gear ratios | 4.027 / 2.364 / 1.532 / 1.152 / 0.852 / 0.667, reverse 3.064 (the same ratios as the 6L90)Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L key data |
| Maximum input torque | 590 lb-ft (800 N·m) for the 6L80; 885 lb-ft (1,200 N·m) for the 6L90Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L key data |
| Shifting | Clutch-to-clutch shifts with no one-way clutches; torque converter lock-up available in all six forward gearsSource: Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission, Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission |
| Built at | GM Powertrain plants at Willow Run (Ypsilanti, Michigan), Toledo (Ohio) and Silao (Guanajuato, Mexico)Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission |
Which 6L80 do you have?
6L80
The standard version, rated for 590 lb-ft of input torque. It went into many GM half-ton pickups and SUVs, the 2006–2013 Corvette, the Camaro (not the V6 models or the ZL1) and the Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V.
Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L transmission, Wikipedia: GM 6L key data6L90 (a separate transmission)
A strengthened, uprated version of the 6L80 rated for 885 lb-ft, used mainly in heavy-duty trucks and vans: Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD with the 6.0 (2007–2019) or the 6.6 L8T (2020–2023), Express and Savana 2500–3500 and Suburban 2500, plus the 2009–2013 Cadillac CTS-V and the 2012–2015 Camaro ZL1. If your vehicle is one of these, ask for a 6L90, not a 6L80.
Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L history, Wikipedia: GM 6L applications2009–2013 GM half-ton pickups: 6L80 or 4L60-E
The 6L80 went into the 5.3 extended and crew cab and the 6.2 from 2009, and the 5.3 regular cab from 2010. Trucks with the 4.3 and 4.8 engines kept the older 4L60-E through 2013. Same truck and year can mean a different transmission, so match by engine and VIN.
Source: Wikipedia: GM 6L applications, Wikipedia: GM 4L60-E transmissionEarly-style units
Jasper's rebuild notes describe early-style 6L80/90s getting updated stator support shaft seal rings and an updated valve body spacer plate gasket. Ask whether a used unit is early or late style and what has been updated.
Source: Jasper: GM 6L80/90 transmissionCheck before you buy a used 6L80
- 6L80 or 6L90? They share gear ratios but not torque ratings or applications. Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD pickups with the 6.0 or 6.6 L8T, Express and Savana 2500–3500 vans, the Suburban 2500, the CTS-V and the Camaro ZL1 use the 6L90.
- Match drive and tow package. Used-yard listings split the same truck's transmission by 2WD or 4WD and, on some years, by factory tow package. Give the supplier your VIN so the right version is quoted.
- Match the engine. On 2009–2013 half-ton pickups the engine and cab decide whether the truck has a 6L80 or a 4L60-E.
- Ask about programming. Jasper's 6L80/90 page has a section on transmission control module (TCM) programming. Ask the supplier or your shop what programming your vehicle needs after the swap.
- Get mileage, testing and warranty in writing. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage, how the transmission was checked, the warranty term and the freight cost to your ZIP before you pay.
Known 6L80 wear points
- Jasper, a U.S. remanufacturer, lists these 6L80/90 problems its rebuild addresses: torque converter clutch shudder; seal leakage on early-style units causing harsh or delayed shifts and burnt clutches; a P0751 trouble code caused by too little oil reaching a solenoid on early-style units; and control module or CAN software faults that cause drivability problems. (Jasper: GM 6L80/90 transmission)
Vehicles that used the 6L80
- Chevrolet Silverado 15002009–2013
- GMC Sierra 15002009–2013
- GMC Sierra Denali2007–2013
- Chevrolet Silverado 15002014–2019
- GMC Sierra 15002014–2019
- Chevrolet Silverado 15002019–2021
- GMC Sierra 15002019–2021
- Chevrolet Avalanche2009–2013
- Chevrolet Tahoe2009–2020
- Chevrolet Suburban 15002009–2020
- GMC Yukon / Yukon XL2009–2020
- GMC Yukon Denali2007–2015
- Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV2007–2015
- Cadillac Escalade EXT2007–2013
- Hummer H22008–2009
- Chevrolet Corvette2006–2013
- Chevrolet Camaro2010–2015
- Chevrolet Caprice2011–2017
- Chevrolet SS2014–2017
- Pontiac G82008–2009
- Cadillac STS-V2006–2009
- Cadillac XLR-V2006–2009
See the sourced table (22 rows)
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 15005.3 extended and crew cab and 6.2 from 2009; 5.3 regular cab from 2010. 4.3 and 4.8 trucks used the 4L60-E | 2009–2013 |
| GMC Sierra 15005.3 extended and crew cab and 6.2 from 2009; 5.3 regular cab from 2010. 4.3 and 4.8 trucks used the 4L60-E. Confirm by VIN. | 2009–2013 |
| GMC Sierra DenaliEarlier units may have an updated, stronger 4L60E. Confirm by VIN. | 2007–2013 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500K2XX generation | 2014–2019 |
| GMC Sierra 1500K2XX generation | 2014–2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500T1XX generation, some versions; others may have GM's 10L80. Confirm by VIN. | 2019–2021 |
| GMC Sierra 1500T1XX generation, some versions; others may have GM's 10L80. Confirm by VIN. | 2019–2021 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009–2013 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe2009–2010 may be 4L60E; 2018–2020 may be 10L80. Confirm by VIN. | 2009–2020 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 15002018–2020 may be 10L80. Confirm by VIN. | 2009–2020 |
| GMC Yukon / Yukon XLA 2009 Yukon may be 4L60E; 2018–2020 Denalis may be 10L80. Confirm by VIN. | 2009–2020 |
| GMC Yukon DenaliEarlier units may have an updated, stronger 4L60E. Confirm by VIN. | 2007–2015 |
| Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESVEarlier Escalades may have the 4L60E or its updated, stronger version. Confirm by VIN. | 2007–2015 |
| Cadillac Escalade EXTEarlier units may have an updated, stronger 4L60E. Confirm by VIN. | 2007–2013 |
| Hummer H2Earlier units may have an updated, stronger 4L60E. Confirm by VIN. | 2008–2009 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2006–2013 |
| Chevrolet CamaroNot the V6 models, which used the 6L50, or the ZL1, which used the 6L90 | 2010–2015 |
| Chevrolet CapriceThe V6 Caprice PPV used the 6L45 | 2011–2017 |
| Chevrolet SS | 2014–2017 |
| Pontiac G8 | 2008–2009 |
| Cadillac STS-V | 2006–2009 |
| Cadillac XLR-V | 2006–2009 |
Rows come from Wikipedia's GM 6L applications list. No second independent list of 6L80 vehicles was available, and GM offered other transmissions in several of these models in the same years (for example the 4L60-E in 4.3 and 4.8 half-ton pickups), so treat this as a starting point and always confirm by VIN.
6L80 questions
How much does a used 6L80 transmission cost?
Used-yard asking prices for a 6L80 typically ran $1,201 to $3,228 on October 21, 2026. That range runs from the lowest version's 25th percentile to the highest version's 75th percentile, across 3 versions (295 priced listings). Remanufactured units were listed from $2,849 to $3,349 (24 offers). Prices vary by version, mileage and shipping, so the supplier quotes your exact part.
Is a 6L90 the same as a 6L80?
No. The 6L90 is a strengthened, uprated 6L80 rated for 885 lb-ft instead of 590 lb-ft. It went mainly into heavy-duty trucks and vans, plus the CTS-V and Camaro ZL1. The gear ratios are the same, but you should buy the one your vehicle was built with.
Does my 2009–2013 Silverado or Sierra 1500 have a 6L80?
It depends on the engine and cab. The 5.3 extended and crew cab and the 6.2 got the 6L80 from 2009, and the 5.3 regular cab from 2010. Trucks with the 4.3 or 4.8 kept the 4L60-E through 2013. The supplier confirms it from your VIN.
What was the first vehicle with a 6L80?
The 2006 Cadillac STS-V. The other 6L versions first appeared in 2007 model year vehicles.
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