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OEM 24252579 GM 6L90 EPC Solenoid Heavy-Duty: Symptoms, Specs & Install

If you searched for 24252579, this is the part. GM 6L90 EPC Solenoid Heavy-Duty for the 6L90. Below: failure symptoms, electrical specs, install procedure.

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What it does

Heavy-duty pressure control solenoid for the 6L90 platform. Higher current rating than 6L80 EPC.

Fitment

2007-2018 GM Silverado 2500/3500, Sierra HD, Suburban 2500 with 6L90 heavy-duty six-speed.

Common failure symptoms

P0796, harsh shifts under tow, line pressure fault, transmission running hot when towing

Electrical / install specs

Variable bleed solenoid.
PWM controlled by TCM.
Replace at every rebuild — never reuse on a tow rig.

Run a resistance check before condemning. Bad wiring, corroded harness pins, or a failing PCM driver can cause identical symptoms.

Replacement procedure

  1. Drop pan and filter
  2. Remove valve body
  3. EPC sits at front of valve body
  4. Disconnect harness pin
  5. Remove retaining bracket
  6. Lubricate O-rings with Dexron VI
  7. Torque to 89 in-lbs
  8. 6L90 takes more fluid than 6L80 — refill 11-13 quarts on pan drop

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