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What transmission does a 2006 Trailblazer SS have?

What transmission does a 2006 Trailblazer SS have?

4-speed automatic
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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
Base price $32,605
Vehicle layout Front engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV
Engine 6.0L/395-hp*/400 lb-ft* OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission 4-speed automatic

What transmission is in a Trailblazer SS?

The SS is equipped with a heavy-duty version of GM’s four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, the 4L70E, and is available with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. For added safety, GM’s StabiliTrack electronic stability control system is now standard on all TrailBlazer models.

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet TrailBlazer have?

An SS model was introduced for the 2006 model year. This was the first time a production SUV wore the Super Sport badge. This new TrailBlazer comes standard with a 6.0 L LS2 V8 based on the same engine that comes standard in the Chevrolet Corvette.

When did the Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS come out?

Some will remember the GMC Typhoon produced between 1991 and 1993 in less than 5000 units. It was one of the fastest cars on the road at the time of its launch due to a turbocharged V6 engine. In 2005, GM did it again, but that time with the Chevrolet Trailblazer SS.

What kind of transmission does a 4L60E 2WD have?

Engineered to Dominate, the 4L65E 2WD Mega Monster transmission is tough enough to withstand the rigors of even the toughest street machines delivering tire-spinning shifts race after race. It is ideal for vehicles powered by 4.8, 5.3, LS1, or 6.0L engines producing up to 500 horsepower with a naturally aspirated system using pump gasoline.

What’s the gas mileage of a 4L65E transmission?

The chrome pan in the product photos is an upgraded item that is shown as a related product that you can add to your cart. The 4L65E has a 3.06 ratio in first gear, which is 20% lower than most transmissions. The 30% overdrive will give a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage on the road when compared to a 3-speed automatic transmission.

What kind of transmission does a 2006 TrailBlazer use?

The 2006 Trailblazer SS uses a high performance version of the 4L60E known as the the 4L70E. This beefed up transmission was necessary due to the increased power that the LS2 V8 put out. Strength adding features to the Trailblazer SS’s transmission include (but are not limited to):

Where are GM 4L60E and 4L65E transmissions made?

It is an evolution of the Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4, originally produced in 1982. The 4L60E and 4L65E are built at Toledo Transmission in Toledo, Ohio and have also been built at Romulus Transmission in Romulus, Michigan and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The two transmissions cannot be differentiated from the outside.

How much fluid does a 06 Trailblazer have?

The Transmission fluid capacity on a 06 Trailblazer is 12.1 quarts.  Regardless of which engine comes in the truck they all have the same capacity.  This includes SS. Now just because the capacity is 12 quarts doesn’t mean that you should put that much in there when you change the fluid.  You’ll never get that much out.

Can a used 4L60E transmission save you money?

Buying a used 4L60E transmission may save you money. However, if the unit does not work properly after installed, you will more than likely have to pay the labor again for removal and reinstall of the transmission PLUS the freight to ship the transmission back to the salvage yard.

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Ruth Doyle