2019-2024 Sierra/Silverado: 10-speed Transmission Fluid & Filter Change (10L80)

[@jonathanminier1855]

This was a great tutorial man. More labor intensive then I thought at first.

[@paulbenderavich3833]

Dear God, something so simple turns into a project. Fabulous engineering GM.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Oh they don't care about technicians.

[@davidporter7051]

​@@bluesky-ud9wgvictim mentality does no one any good.

[@scott231ci]

Wow, No kidding….

[@kevinarnott9484]

Terrible

[@anthonysigman6138]

It blows my mind that they stopped putting drain plugs on the pans.

[@meschker0507]

If not for all the exhaust stuff, it’s a really easy job. Nicely done.

[@tgbaquaman]

Dealer quoted $434.99 plus tax for this service on 2022 Chevy Silverado. I'm thinking, surely I can take care of this myself and save some bucks. Thank you for setting me straight !!

[@MasterJacks]

😂 lol, no joke. Bargain!

[@anthonysigman6138]

That's what I was thinking. That looked painful...

[@loganmiller1171]

My dealer said it was 800

[@Zedxbonz]

Ya apprentice here doing my second one! Not fun to do! Getting faster tho

[@Tsims850]

Literally just had a dealer tell me $630

[@biglos441]

Finally found a video that explains everything in detail, thank you very much for your video

[@nicktheamsoilguy]

Awesome DIY video. Thanks for taking the time to do this and post all the consumables and tools/specs.

[@bryanschaffer2100]

I just performed a fluid and filter change on my 23 Sierra with LZO with 30k miles. Diesel does not require the exhaust work due to single exhaust. It’s still a chore with a lot of up and down when doing this in the garage under the truck but it can be done if you’re up for it. I reused the filter bolts, could not find them online or locally at any dealer. I got a Vevor fluid pump on Amazon. Worked great. Getting the drain plug on after fill is a PITA. I put in about 8.5 qts and then brought it up to 167 and pulled the plug. Quite bit ran out until I had a steady flow and I plugged it up. If I could get this done for $200 or less I’d let em have it.

[@MasterJacks]

@@bryanschaffer2100 great feedback, thanks for sharing and watching!

[@TheJetbreaker]

Did my 21 and again 24 silverado...both 3.0L. This thing we watched is not difficult. Worth every second of work if you use Amsoil ATF! It's untouchable in quality!

[@LEDOmar23]

Enjoyed watching your clips for the Sierra. I had a 21’ with the 3.0 and traded it in for the 24’ and have a 23’ Yukon with the 3.0. I definitely subscribed after watching 4 of your videos

[@rickg2589]

Awesome video! Straight forward right to the point….no way on gods green earth that I’m doing this on my back in the driveway!! I do “ almost” all of my own vehicle maintenance,but this crosses the line. Thanks.

[@alexanderthegrape5370]

Man up and do it!

[@rickg2589]

@@alexanderthegrape5370 ..shut it down and back it up….

[@jamesmadison9244]

Was going to do this on my 21 Tahoe this changed my worldview about the job. Having the dealer do the fluid exchange is sounding a lot better. Thank you for the very informative video!

[@JFEnterprize]

Prob is dealer does a flush not this. Flushes are supposedly not good to do especially older vehicles that didn’t see regular intervals 30k

[@jamesmadison9244]

@@JFEnterprize I had my done at the dealer at Folsom Chev on our vacation road trip to Cali. Stopped there to fix a flat and they had a regular deal to change fluid and drop the pan with a new filter for $350. Couldn't pass that up!

[@Steele9026]

man ive been waiting for this video from you ty so much!!!

[@cje26]

For once having the BabyMax makes routine maintenance easier. Dealing with that exhaust looks like a major pain. Also, the aluminum filter bolts are available online as a valve body bolt kit from several different websites.

[@brianquattlander1159]

Holy Smokes!!! I waited for this video for so long and just did it last weekend!!!! Throwing a similar video together as I probably did it the harder way - Thanks so much for posting - Going to tackle the cooling system next - 19 Sierra 6.2 / 10 Speed with 56k! Thank you for posting this and having such great content.

[@MasterJacks]

Thank you for the genuine appreciation! This is a hard one no matter what way you do it! I burned myself, used way too many tools, and said a lot of things I was glad my 10-yr old wasn't around to hear. My favorite thing is hopefully making it look easy. I wouldn't want to deny anyone the privilege of doubting they could take it on 😄. That's awesome you're making a video, I hope it goes well!

[@brianquattlander1159]

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement as it will be my first video! I too also used a whole bunch of wobble extensions to get the job done....OMG I have burn marks all over my hands and arms because of lack of remembering the exhaust is HOT when checking the fill - You should have seen me freaking out as I did not put in 8 qts at first, started the truck, got to 167 and then pulled the plug only to see I was short - mad rush to fill it to avoid any damage - Love your trick to fill with a seal, then let it get warm - Very Clever@@MasterJacks

[@MasterJacks]

😂, that's too funny and totally relatable!

[@guillermojuarez3551]

Thanks so much for this video, I’ve been waiting for a DIY for months and just found this. I’m at 85k with my AT4 and I tow my toy hauler trailer frequently. I’ll be tackling this next weekend.

[@williegarcia2762]

Let me know how it went I’m at 54000 with mine

[@FloridaLivin_Christian]

Been looking for a video like this to do my 2018 Tahoe with the 10speed. This is a God send 🙏🏽

[@xquisiteforyou]

Dude your videos are the best, absolutely top tier… I really want to try to do this without loosening the exhaust pipe (don’t have jacks or a lift) but half the comments are saying you cant, while the other half are saying you can… lmao i guess I’ll try it and then if i cant get it out I’ll just try to put it back on and hope the filter is ok not being replaced. I’m thinking worst case if i cant pry the exhaust to remove the tranny pan, maybe I’ll cut the exhaust pipe and then reattach it somehow

[@MasterJacks]

If you're not replacing the filter, removing the pan bolts will likely drop it enough to suction out what it's in the pan. Hope it goes well, thanks for watching!

[@xquisiteforyou]

@ im going to try to replace the filter, worst case if i cant then ill do what you recommend, im curious though whats your opinion on how long the filter would be good for? Im at 44k miles currently and this will be my first transmission service.

[@MasterJacks]

@xquisiteforyou depends on the use but new clean fluid will help you get more out of it.

[@TimMarker-n1o]

Excellent video

[@devonlevesque8107]

Excellent video thank you so much for the time and effort put into this. I sure wish the links for the parts were Canadian nothing crossed over

[@JetSnake128]

I’m about to do mine, thanks for the info.

[@garyparker7064]

Great video thanks for your input

[@ShaneHogue]

Id be glad to pay you to do mine. You definitely seem to do a good job.

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

I just paid $775 for my 2019 Seirra AT4 to get a transmission fluid and filter change and now I understand why. Still seems steep but I don’t have the time to do this job. I’ll gladly pay 😂

[@zezifaz3537]

I wish I would’ve just paid, I’m halfway thru job on day 2, what a pain in the ass

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

@@zezifaz3537 I feel you man!!

[@dpg2826]

Pretty steep $. I'm in Canada and the only trusted trans shop here was $600. And all the materials are way pricier up here.

[@kevinstoffers2712]

You’re professional like me thank you

[@ENGLISMP]

Thanks for the video... I'll pay the mechanic to do this...

[@nrxhavoc]

As you can see its a decently labor intensive process. Thats why dealerships charge so much. The cost of ATF is roughly $20-25 a gallon. It's all labor cost and its blown out of proption. It doesn't take 5-7 hours to do this.

[@moadyb]

Incredible overview and work description. Absolutely top knotch! Can I do this? Yes. Will I do this. Hell no! Great work here. I've seen enough to know that I'm gonna be paying for someone else to do this job.

[@MasterJacks]

I can relate! Thanks for the positive feedback

[@jkmonkey123]

Thank you so much!

[@avgholdings5797]

Thank you

[@danshowalter9936]

Great video... (Chevy... are you serious??? WTF.)

[@bamajeff9041]

Dude I just did this all u have to do is pry the exhaust down and the trans pan will come out all that is not necessary

[@nolanandert4258]

I just tried that man. No fucking way you did

[@NorthEastMechanic]

​@@nolanandert4258He us 100 percent correct. I have done 100s of them just get a pry stick and a buddy. Use the trans crossmember for leverage. 10 times faster. Especially in the rusty parts of the country 😉

[@Jeff-qq4zo]

Disconnect the cooler lines and pull the pan at a 45 degree angle (like towards a front wheel) it will clear

[@HOCKMAN1981]

Wow 🤯

[@offroader4715]

I was quoted $1000 from local GM dealership. 4hr job plus parts

[@MasterJacks]

There were a few times during this job I would have considered that justifiable, lol. Nothing too hard, just very involved for a routine maintenance item.

[@willmorris8826]

Any idea why I would only have 5qts drain from the transmission after pulling pan & filter versus the called out 8qts? Thank you

[@trailbossmechanic]

I only had 6 qts (plus what spilled on the floor) come out. I put the ~8.1 qts back in but haven't started it yet. What happened when you filled and started your truck?

[@shanejohnson9788]

So I started experiencing some rumbling for the last 500 miles or so. I bought some kinda rumble stop I was gonna add til I could get it serviced. Is there an easy way to just add this? No dipstick so I couldn’t find a spot to add anything.

[@johnsentinel9008]

Great video. Would you recommend flush/fluid exchange that the dealer can do along with the new oil and filter, or pan drop, oil, and filter only?

[@MasterJacks]

Thanks! I'm in favor of the complete fluid exchange, however the pan drop and filter service on this transmission exchanges 8 of the 12 quarts (67%). That's pretty good! If you are doing this every 50k as recommended, I don't imagine ever having transmission problems.

[@frank23103]

They don’t want that trans serviced. They want it to break at 100k so you buy a new truck

[@joootooobboosheet2486]

Don't they have a regular fill and extraction point on the cooler at the front of the vehicle? That allows you to remove and replace 100% of the fluid. Just go to Jiffy Lube or other lube place.

[@zachwyant2807]

So on my 2015 suburban I was able to use a 2x4 and a ratchet strap to slightly pull the exhaust down to get the tranny pan out. Can you not do that on the 2021 as well?

[@JRMabc]

I just had this service performed at shop…now I have strong exhaust smell in the cabin when stopped/idling. Is it possible they re-used gaskets and/or didn’t bolt up tye exhaust correctly? 2021 6.2 with 51,000 miles. Thx for the videos!

[@MasterJacks]

@@JRMabc it's possible you have an exhaust leak you didn't have before related to this service. Bad exhaust gasket/improper seal on the reassembly

[@JRMabc]

@@MasterJacks okay, thank you. That’s what I’m suspecting. Thank you!

[@isaiasgutierrez5314]

is it necessary to drop exhaust when doing this ??? In my opinion it seems that with a bit of shuffling it’s doable to skip that step 😅

[@MasterJacks]

On older models it was possible, now the clearance is even less. If you're able to do it without dropping the exhaust, let us know!

[@carlloggins9297]

Great video but dang GM couldn’t route that exhaust better? Could you do this without removing that if you don’t mind the mess?

[@MasterJacks]

On the older models, there was a little more space and you could sometimes work the pan out. On this one, there isn't enough clearance for the pan to drop far enough to clear the filter and valve body. Not very maintenance friendly

[@jeremygregory7178]

Dealer quoted me $400.00. I thought that seamed high but man that is a lot of work just to get the pan off.

[@carsonneuse7980]

That price also includes a trans flush from what i was told. You could come out cheaper by not doing it (the flush). Personally I'm a double drain and fill kind of guy.

[@jeremygregory7178]

@@carsonneuse7980 so I had another shop just drop the pan and change the filter and fluid. Charged me 180. I was ok with it.

[@afbigfish1]

@@jeremygregory7178 That seems to cheap...I would be sceptical, thats about the cost of just the fluid.

[@jeremygregory7178]

@@afbigfish1 the dexron ulv fluid on rock auto was 5.00 per quart. They used 8 quarts for pan removal and filter change. The dealer charges atleast 12.00 per quart. The shop also charges 75.00 per hr where the dealer charges 127.00 per hour.

[@afbigfish1]

@@jeremygregory7178 Sorry, I didnt shop around for the fluid I checked the amazon link and it was over 18 per quart. so it seemed sketchy... Thanks for the heads up I didnt expect such a wide margin in cost for the ULV. Do you know if they dropped the exhaust like in the video?

[@ChaklitTea]

Local gmc dealer puts dexron vi in 21 yukon. Shouldn't they put ulv or both can be used?

[@MasterJacks]

@@ChaklitTea These are just my thoughts, but I imagine it isn't a huge deal. They're both a full synthetic ATF. The ulv likely provides fuel efficiency gains. However, the transmission does call for ulv from both Ford and GM who built this transmission together in a joint venture.

[@sean-johns]

What is that tool called you used to tighten by hand at about the 5 min mark?

[@MasterJacks]

@@sean-johns I believe you're referring to the 3/8" speed handle, but also using an inch pound torque wrench.

[@Ipskerbibl]

Hello! this has been very helpful. is this the same for the 3.0 Diesel 10 speed? much easier accesible. just want to make sure its the same system before i buy the parts.

[@MasterJacks]

@@Ipskerbibl yes, it's the same.

[@Ipskerbibl]

@@MasterJacks awesome! Thank you for the reply

[@Anthonythesider]

What about the rest of the old fluid

[@johnlay1552]

Do you need truck to be running or or off when checking the level?

[@MasterJacks]

@@johnlay1552 running

[@AlisoBob]

Nice vid.... but why on earth would you do all that work.... and not add a drain plug to the stamped steel pan so future fluid changes are EZ-Peazy??

[@MasterJacks]

@@AlisoBob would have been a good idea!

[@mikebrennecke9104]

Like they say…an engineer will trip over 5000 virgins just to screw you!

[@marconi306]

Hello there, Great video my friend. but man, the gas version has that Exhaust pipe in a way and what a pain in the butt to change the transmission fluid while removing all kinds of parts out of the way. Anyway, I have a 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax and the transmission at these pick up truck is not obstructed by anything apparently l, so it is easier to remove the pan. Now, this is my story. I just recently ordered through Amazon my Al Delco Transmission Fluid and since the Amazon suggested that the Dextron VI transmission fluid fits my car then I went ahead and purchased 12 qts since I am changing the pan with a deep PPE pan. Now I went ahead and changed the transmission fluid and place the Dextron VI already, as well as went through all the process and temperatures too.. Drive it for about 4/5 miles and then parked it. The second day, I went ahead and watch few videos including yours and I realized that the AlDelco Dextron VI is NOT the correct fluid for this 10L80 transmission. Instead I need the Dextron ULV 10-4107 I think it is the bottle saying. As soon as I saw that then I drain the transmission again immediately and replaced it with the correct Dextron ULV type. Went through the whole process again and drove the truck again for about 10 miles. Everything seems fine for now, but there is most likely more fluid left inside the Torques Convertor as I would imagine since I could not drain everything. So at this point it is mixed with the Dextron VI. Since I can’t flush the transmission for now, then I am planing to removed it again later on and add again 9 quarts of new Dextron ULV so that the fluid left inside the Torque Converter will be replace with new fluid and have less Dextron VI left overall inside… Damn Amazon have this message stating that this Dextron VI fit my vehicle so I got to table mislead and went though all this headache. I am hoping that everything will be fine in the end while repeating this process again so that the incorrect fluid will be removed as much as possible.. Geez! What a damn nightmare and believe the Amazon posted message.

[@Rotaris1]

you will be fine!

[@bradleyohara6775]

At what mileage should the service be done?

[@MasterJacks]

@@bradleyohara6775 GM recommends every 50k miles

[@macphee02]

What resource are you using for torque specs and bolt tightening sequencing? I am looking for a good resource specific to this generation of Sierra 1500.

[@MasterJacks]

I pay for ProDemand. It's a commercial shop repair software. I would look at Identifix. It's a great repair software that has tiered pricing.

[@beking32]

What dealer are you located

[@DanielGutierrez-xp7yo]

🛑Hello, I have a GMC saw 2020 and it presents a problem that according to the code is the purge bump, you know how to solve it, I already changed 2 pieces and it's not the problem yet😢

[@timme5150]

So this is a dumb question. The truck is on the lift as your reving it in drive? Or did you do this some other way

[@MasterJacks]

@timme5150 you want it in drive with your foot on the brake to raise the transmission temp. Watch that section starting at 7:55 a couple times. There are also some helpful notes in the top left corner regarding how to do converter stalls.

[@IvanRamirez-zb4rr]

Any alternatives for AC delco dexron ULV ?

[@MasterJacks]

@@IvanRamirez-zb4rr yeah, I wouldn't have a problem using another ULV if it was cheaper. Most brands carry a ULV now

[@NateM13]

Maybe if this transmission was reliable that job would be justified. But with the service intervals required to maintain this tranny thats just crazy lol. I am doing it now and one exhuast bolt was seized bad. Took me hours and used every trick in the book. Finally after enough heat it came out

[@jostrander71]

The 10 speed isn't reliable?

[@NateM13]

@jostrander71 nope, the gm and ford 10speeds have had plenty of premature failure. But I've also hear if you keep the fluid changed every 50k or so and don't haul. They can last

[@Sherlock_Ohms]

Dumb question. Why do you not add the 8.1q in through the engine bay fill tube?

[@MasterJacks]

@@Sherlock_Ohms these newer transmissions (most major manufacturers) don't have a fill tube/dipstick.

[@Sherlock_Ohms]

@@MasterJacks thanks for the reply. Would this be something someone could do without a vehicle lift?

[@MasterJacks]

@@Sherlock_Ohms yes, however it would be difficult. Ramps or jacks would help.

[@normangettys76]

Now i see whyn the dealer charges $600 for this service

[@nicholasrainey6807]

Would it be possible or is it a bad idea to just every 20-30k miles siphon off 1-3 quarts of fluid and replace with fresh fluid and save this ridiculous process for a 100-150k service? (Not saying I know better, I’m genuinely asking bc I wanted to change my trans fluid but this is insane and I wouldn’t be crazy enough to think of doing this at a frequent interval)

[@javiervargas3461]

How often should you do this? I came to the dealer, and they quoted me $800. They also said I didn't need it until I hit the 100,000, I am on 50,000 right now. I don't know what to believe. Another dealer told me it is possible to change fluid without dropping the pan. They charge me $380. They also said I should drop the pan when I hit 100,000. But how can they change the fluid if there is not a drain bolt 🤔

[@offroader4715]

They flush the oil through a set of kidney filters. I was quoted $380 for the flush also and $1000 for the filter change

[@nickrinaldi4276]

Did you have to do a computer transmission reset?

[@MasterJacks]

No

[@NicholasOrlick]

What is the e torx size that holds the filter on there?

[@MasterJacks]

@@NicholasOrlick 10mm

[@NicholasOrlick]

@@MasterJacks yeah my bad I re-watched it and saw the caption above

[@andrewcole5662]

Why’d you tear the whole truck apart

[@nickrinaldi4276]

Just curious. I was told the trans fluid spec was like 157F. Just to avoid that, wouldn't it be easier to measure how much fluid came out, and just adding the amount?

[@MasterJacks]

You could do that as a starting point, but It's better if you get it up to temp and check it with it running to be sure it's accurate. To get it up to temp, you can do converter stalls (foot on brake, shift into drive, rev engine to 1300-1500 RPM for 10 sec on, then 10 seconds off watching trans temp on display until temp reaches 160F). Then with it still running (in Park), check and adjust level as needed. This video shows converter stalls doing the same thing, but on a GM. Start watching at 7:50. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ump6h3f6qknrcsi=dvWfO0ekAEFG3Vyc

[@nickrinaldi4276]

@@MasterJacks Thanks! Have you had any luck/experience with a deeper pan, and what brand worked?

[@MasterJacks]

I haven't tried a deeper pan personally, so I don't have a good referral. Hope it goes well though, I know a lot of guys do it.

[@nickrinaldi4276]

@@MasterJacks Thanks! How long did it take to do this job?

[@MasterJacks]

@@nickrinaldi4276 this one took about 3-4 hrs! Of course, it always goes slower trying to work around a camera 😄

[@skidoochris]

2020+ the pan now has a drain plug

[@MasterJacks]

@@skidoochris nice! This one was a 2020, no drain plug. Did you buy your pickup new? If not, wondering if the previous owner put it in. Wish I had done that when I had this pan off.

[@michaelduenas1364]

What a pain in the ass. Dealership it is.

[@williambrown77]

This would be 20-24 not 19-24 right?

[@MasterJacks]

@@williambrown77 the 2019 had the 10L80 transmission as an option for the model year

[@williambrown77]

Gotcha. My 19 has the 6.

[@alann6975]

My ‘21 gas 8L90, same for my buddies ‘20, we just knocked this out this weekend. Slightly different refill but the process was easy. The toughest part was getting the pan out. This video made it much easier for next time.

[@AngelTavarez-x4q]

My 2020 is not same trans, 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@iIiiII11IIIii]

Honestly it looks like you could remove the pan without doing any of that extra shit.

[@meschker0507]

I have an 18 Silverado, same with the pipe over the pan. I was able to get the pan off and on without taking off the exhaust. It was tight, but doable. Stupid design.

[@aaronfisher6434]

what was the total cost for all parts and fluid for DIY? I was thinking I would do the job when I hit 50k but if it is still 400 at the dealer when my time comes it seems like money well spent.

[@MasterJacks]

I believe just under $150 for fluid, filter, pan gasket, and exhaust gaskets. $400 sounds quite reasonable!

[@Trailerpark-sodapop]

Katie let DAMION see his baby

[@KevinFinnegan]

😂😂😂 all you have to do is remove two transmission mount bolts and jack up the transmission. Pan removed in minutes😅😅😅

[@bmaul62deepsea16]

Just buy a new one

[@harrymiller8538]

Too much! Nothing is simple anymore these days why dealerships are doing all the scheduled maintenance! Too much can go left by a backyard mechanic!!

[@tommarshall139]

torque the tires, lol

[@MasterJacks]

😂 not a lot of people are aware of the importance of properly torqued tires

[@jeffgoodman2803]

Damn engineers.