# Interchange vs Non-Interchange 4L60E Transmission Replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** rainier, transmissions, buick\ **Created:** [March 19, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074 "2022-03-19T05:17:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abracht\_180013](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/abracht_180013/32/28522_2.png) [@abracht\_180013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abracht_180013)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/1 "2022-03-19T05:17:03Z")
Greetings all, I recently purchased a 2005 Buick Rainier that won’t go into 3rd gear (engine revs). It was run out of transmission fluid and I am assuming it burnt up the rear clutch pack. Looking through car-part I see that the 4L60E has a lot of interchange options. The transmission is available from another 05 Rainier, but I have to drive 100 miles to get it. THE QUESTION Is there a compelling reason to go with the Buick specific transmission or is it OK to get a unit from the interchange list? This is a rather simple question that can’t be answered by just anyone. I appreciate any help offered ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/2 "2022-03-19T10:26:31Z")
Personally, if I had the option to get a model specific match to my own vehicle, I’d drive the 100 miles to get it. The other transmissions “may” interchange just fine, but why take a chance? 100 miles isn’t that long of a drive. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/3 "2022-03-19T13:29:37Z")
The one from a 2005 is used and not a rebuilt correct. I would pay the price for a rebuilt unit with some kind of warranty . ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/4 "2022-03-20T01:44:46Z")
I’m just anybody but I’d never go through the expense of a trans replacement with a used one. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/5 "2022-03-20T04:18:12Z")
> [@abracht\_180013](#): > > Is there a compelling reason to go with the Buick specific transmission or is it OK to get a unit from the interchange list? A Buick Rainer is a Chevrolet Trailblazer that is sold at Buick dealers, the powertrains are the same. A remanufacture transmission cost $2700, used is $900, depends on your budget. I had to remove a transmission twice for my rebuilder to get it right. I never had a problem with a used transmission. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/6 "2022-03-20T12:38:07Z")
The 4L60-E was used in many RWD GM cars and all of their RWD small trucks in the 1990s and 2000s including Silverados, Suburbans, Yukons, and Tahoes. There should be a ton of them available. ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/7 "2022-03-20T18:20:01Z")
The 4L60E for a Rainer is the same one used in Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy , Olds Bravada , and the Izuzu Ascender . All are the same vehicle with just different front and back ends . ---
**Author:** ![abracht\_180013](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/abracht_180013/32/28522_2.png) [@abracht\_180013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abracht_180013)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074/8 "2022-03-20T20:57:07Z")
Thanks all, I think I got my answer (not to worry about interchange differences, if they exist) The transmissions on these vehicles (Trailblazer/Envoy/Rainier) are easy to tear out/slap together… its not like working on a subcompact where everything is super tight. I can get a used 4L60E transmission with 120K miles in my area for $500. A certified rebuilt transmission is roughly $3000 plus $1400 install. That means, since I am doing my own work, I can replace the unit a few times with no worries. Heck, I can rebuild the original for about $300 and I have a backup waiting, just in case. It’s a bit higher risk, but I’m OK with the possible outcomes.