Chevrolet Silverado Locking Rear Differential

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.

Chevrolet silverado locking rear differential.

In general motors case the eaton g80 automatic locking rear. Silverado g80 differential locking mechanism problem occurs under 25 30 mph. If it s got the g80 code then it came with a locker. Look for the code g80 on your glove box sticker.

Click on a differential below to view photos measurements and carrier breaks as well as applicable models and available parts for that particular fitment. General motors has been offering an automatic locking rear differential in its chevy and gmc trucks for more than 40 years. The new trucks have a locer type limited slip rear end. Will post solution when solved pretty sure its the locking mechanism.

Whether you drive a chevrolet truck van 4 4 classic sedan or muscle car randys has you covered for drivetrain and differential parts. 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.