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Used 700R4 Transmissions for Sale
Used 700R4 transmissions, the hydraulic 4-speed overdrive automatic in 1982–1993 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and cars, matched to your vehicle. 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
- $409used, typical low end
- 2vehicle lines listed
- 1982earliest model year listed
700R4 Transmission Price: Used vs Remanufactured
- 1989 Chevrolet C1500AT, 4x2, TH700, Gasoline$563–$2,075median $775 · 22 listings
- 1989 Chevrolet C1500AT, 4x4, TH700, Gasoline$750–$2,444median $2,262 · 67 listings
- 1986 Chevrolet CapriceAT, TH700$409–$1,984median $650 · 10 listings
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.
700R4 at a glance
| Type | Four-speed overdrive automatic for rear-wheel drive (longitudinal) layouts, shifted hydraulically by governor pressure and a throttle valve (TV) cableSource: Wikipedia: Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 |
|---|---|
| Years | 1982 model year on; renamed 4L60 in 1990; replaced by the electronic 4L60E in trucks in 1993 and cars in 1994Source: Wikipedia: Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4, Wikipedia: GM 4L60-E |
| RPO code | MD8 (as the 4L60). Hollander labels it TH700Source: Wikipedia: GM 4L60-E, Hollander: 1989 C1500 transmission options |
| Gear ratios | 3.059 first, 1.625 second, 1.00 third, 0.696 overdrive; reverse 2.29Source: Wikipedia: technical description |
| How to spot one | Rectangular oil pan with 16 bolt holesSource: Wikipedia: technical description |
Which 700R4 do you have?
Early 700R4 (1982–1984)
The original 27-spline input shaft was a common failure point. From 1984, units built for Chevrolet small-block V8s got a 30-spline input shaft.
Source: Wikipedia: technical descriptionUpdated 700R4 (1984–1987 changes)
Internal parts from the ring gear to the oil pump housing were updated between 1984 and 1987, ending with an auxiliary valve body on units built after October 1986.
Source: Wikipedia: technical description4L60 (1990 on)
The same hydraulic transmission under GM's new name (RPO MD8). It is not the electronic 4L60E that replaced it, which needs a computer to shift.
Source: Wikipedia: Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4, Wikipedia: GM 4L60-ECheck before you buy a used 700R4
- 700R4 or 4L60E? 1993-and-later trucks and 1994-and-later cars have the electronic 4L60E, which needs a computer to shift. Our 4L60E page covers those.
- Check the pan. A 700R4 or 4L60 has a rectangular oil pan with 16 bolts.
- Match the engine and drive. Hollander gives 2WD and 4WD, and gasoline and diesel, units different part numbers. Tell the supplier your engine and drive.
- Get mileage, testing and warranty in writing. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage, how the transmission was tested, what is included, the warranty term and the freight cost to your ZIP before you pay.
Known 700R4 wear points
- Wikipedia notes the original 27-spline input shaft was a common failure point; small-block V8 units moved to a 30-spline shaft in 1984. (Wikipedia: technical description)
Vehicles that used the 700R4
- Chevrolet C1500 and K1500 pickup1988–1992
- Chevrolet Caprice1982–1989
See the sourced table (2 rows)
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C1500 and K1500 pickupGasoline and diesel versions have different part numbers. Wikipedia also lists GMC C/K and Sierra trucks | 1988–1992 |
| Chevrolet CapriceHollander yard donors run 1982–1989. Later Caprices up to 1993 may also have it; confirm by VIN | 1982–1989 |
Wikipedia's applications list mixes the 700R4 with the later 4L60E, and its 700R4 section carries citation warnings, so this table keeps only rows where Hollander yard listings name the TH700 for that vehicle. Wikipedia says the 1993 Camaro, Corvette and GMC Typhoon had the last production 700R4; those and the Blazer, Jimmy and Suburban are left off because no second source here confirms the years. Always confirm by VIN.
700R4 questions
How much does a used 700R4 transmission cost?
Used-yard asking prices for a 700R4 typically ran $409 to $2,444 on October 22, 2026. That range runs from the lowest version's 25th percentile to the highest version's 75th percentile, across 3 versions (99 priced listings). Prices vary by version, mileage and shipping, so the supplier quotes your exact part.
Is a 700R4 the same as a 4L60?
Yes. GM renamed the 700R4 the 4L60 in 1990. Both are hydraulically shifted. The 4L60E that replaced them is electronic and is not a simple swap.
Can I put a 4L60E in place of my 700R4?
Not easily. The 4L60E needs a powertrain control module to shift, which a 700R4 vehicle does not have. Ask the supplier for a 700R4 matched to your vehicle.
Why are some used 700R4 prices so low?
These units are more than 30 years old, and yard asking prices vary widely with condition and mileage. Ask the supplier how the unit was tested before you compare prices.
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