The filter and pan gasket you need to do a proper fluid and filter service on a 4L80E in a GM 2500 or 3500, matched to the deep pan.
If your Silverado or Sierra 2500 or 3500, Suburban or Yukon XL 2500, Avalanche 2500, or Express or Savana van with the 4L80E is due for service, or it has started whining at idle, engaging slowly into Drive or running hot on the gauge while towing, the filter is the first thing to look at. This kit is the deep-pan 4L80E filter plus the matching pan gasket for 1999 to 2006 GM heavy-duty trucks and vans, the two parts that turn a drain-and-fill into a real service.
The 4L80E pump pulls every drop of oil it uses through this filter. The filter neck pushes up into the pump intake bore and seals with a lip seal, and the filter body sits down in the sump so the pickup stays submerged even when the fluid sloshes on a hill or under hard braking. Everything that wears off the clutches, bands and bushings ends up in the pan, and the filter is what keeps it out of the pump gears and the valve body bores. On a deep-pan unit the filter is taller than the shallow version and has dimples pressed into its bottom face that rest on the pan floor and hold it up against the pump. As the media loads up, the pump has to work harder to draw oil, line pressure gets weaker at the moment you need it most, and the fluid runs hotter because less of it is moving through the cooler.
Check the fluid hot with the engine running in Park. Burnt smell, a dark brown color, or a low level all point to service time. Then drop the pan and read what is on the magnet: fine gray paste is normal wear, while black fiber, hard metal chips or bronze powder mean a fresh filter is not going to cure the problem. Our 4L80E filter and pan service guide walks through reading the pan, checking the pump bore for an old seal, and the second filter hidden in the valve body. If you already have shift codes or a slip, start with 4L80E common problems and fixes so you know whether you are doing maintenance or chasing a failure.
This kit is listed for the deep-pan 4L80E in 1999 to 2006 GM 2500 and 3500 trucks and vans: Silverado and Sierra 2500, 2500 HD and 3500, Suburban and Yukon XL 2500, Avalanche 2500, and Express and Savana 2500 and 3500. It cross-references GM numbers 24208847, 24210956, 24204277, 05714971 and 24210468. The 4L80E was built with both shallow and deep pans, and some trucks have had the pan swapped over the years, so check what is actually on your transmission. A filter that is too short leaves the pickup sucking air; one that is too tall gets crushed by the pan. Measure the old filter against the new one on the bench, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm it. If you have the earlier shallow pan, look at the ATP TF-174 4L80E filter kit or browse the full 4L80E parts collection.
If you are tired of dropping a 17-bolt pan, a 4L80E pan with a drain plug makes the next service a lot cleaner. A truck that tows hard and still runs hot after service should have its cooler flow checked, and the valve body cooler bypass kit addresses the bypass side of that circuit.
| Fits | GM 4L80E, 2500/3500 trucks and vans, 1999-2006 |
| Pan type | Deep pan |
| Includes | Transmission filter and oil pan gasket |
| Replaces | 24208847, 24210956, 24204277, 05714971, 24210468 |
| Service interval | Every 30,000 to 50,000 miles on a working truck |
| Note | Verify shallow vs deep pan and part number before ordering |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. This kit is the deep-pan filter. In a shallow pan it gets crushed against the floor and restricts flow. Measure the pan depth or compare the old filter height, and if you have a shallow pan use the ATP TF-174 kit instead. Send us your year and VIN if you are unsure.
GM's owner manuals for these vans call for a fluid and filter change at 50,000 miles when the vehicle is over 8,600 lb GVWR or used in severe service such as towing, and 100,000 miles otherwise. On a work truck that tows, 30,000 to 50,000 miles is a sensible interval.
DEXRON-VI. GM moved these transmissions to DEXRON-VI, which is backward compatible with the DEXRON-III the 1999 to 2006 trucks originally used. Plan on roughly 7.7 quarts for a pan drop and check the level hot.
Usually the old filter seal stayed in the pump bore and the new filter was pushed in on top of it, or the filter never fully seated. The pump pulls air, the fluid foams and line pressure drops. Drop the pan, remove both seals and reinstall the filter until it stops.
Yes. A small actuator feed limit (AFL) filter sits in the valve body behind an end plug and screens oil to the shift solenoids. A normal service does not touch it. If the truck starts in 2nd or will not upshift, that filter and plug are worth inspecting while the pan is off.
GM's fastener spec for the pan to case screws is 24 N-m, or 18 lb-ft. Tighten in a crisscross pattern and do not overtighten, since that pulls the case rail up around the holes and causes leaks.
