Chevrolet Silverado Locking Rear Differential

Look for the code g80 on your glove box sticker.

Chevrolet silverado locking rear differential. From the ever dependable silverado to the speedy corvette and the rugged blazer chevy makes vehicles for a wide range of functions. Click on a differential below to view photos measurements and carrier breaks as well as applicable models and available parts for that particular fitment. Silverado g80 differential locking mechanism problem occurs under 25 30 mph. Will post solution when solved pretty sure its the locking mechanism.

Customers in the market for a mid or full size pickup truck are well aware of the benefits that come with a rear locking differential. The new trucks have a locer type limited slip rear end. Today its prevalence has grown to include every body on frame. In general motors case the eaton g80 automatic locking rear.

Randys carries gm differentials from the small 6 5 as found in the chevy vega up to the larger gm 11 5 common under 3 4 and 1 ton trucks from chevrolet and gmc. According to gm the g80 automatic locking rear axle is available on most silverado models and is standard on ltz and z71 versions of the silverado 1500 and all silverado 2500 and 3500 hds. General motors has been offering an automatic locking rear differential in its chevy and gmc trucks for more than 40 years.