Boost your Chevy S10, GMC Sonoma, S10 Blazer, or GMC Jimmy with our quality used S10 transmissions. This American compact truck favorite was offered with several reliable transmission options over its 1982-2004 production run, and we cover the most popular ones here. Whether you're restoring a worn-out S10, looking to upgrade your Sonoma, or replacing the transmission in your Blazer, this gearbox delivers the control and responsiveness you need. Don't let transmission problems get in your way , put your Chevy S10 into high gear with our Chevy S10 transmission for sale here.
The Chevy S10 platform used multiple transmissions throughout its 1982-2004 production. The most popular S10 transmissions on the used market are:
The Chevy NV3500 (also called 5LM60 in GM nomenclature) is the most popular and most-searched S10 transmission. Specifications:
The NV3500 transmission for sale is the dominant request for S10 owners, particularly the 4.3L Vortec V6 variant. Most used S10 transmissions found in the market are NV3500s due to its 11-year production run.
The earlier S10 5-speed manual. Specifications:
The HM290 (sometimes simply called "the 290") was the S10 5-speed manual before the NV3500 took over in 1994.
The earliest S10 5-speed manual:
The S10 automatic transmission options:
Earlier automatic options for older S10 applications.
The NV3500 / 5LM60 is by far the most requested S10 transmission for several reasons:
Whether you're searching for "NV3500 transmission for sale," "NV3500 transmission 4x4 for sale," "NV3500 manual transmission for sale," "used NV3500 transmission," or "chevy nv3500 for sale," we can help match the right S10 transmission to your application.
| Transmission | Type | Years (S10) | Speeds | Engine Pairings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV3500 / 5LM60 | Manual | 1994-2004 | 5-speed | 2.2L I4, 4.3L Vortec V6 |
| Getrag HM290 | Manual | 1988-1993 | 5-speed | 2.5L Iron Duke, 2.8L V6 |
| BorgWarner T5 | Manual | 1982-1987 | 5-speed | 1.9L, 2.5L, 2.8L early |
| 4L60 | Automatic | 1982-1992 | 4-speed | 2.5L, 2.8L, 4.3L early |
| 4L60E | Automatic | 1993-2004 | 4-speed (electronic) | 2.2L I4, 4.3L Vortec V6 |
| TH-200 / TH-350 | Automatic | Older S10s | 3-speed | Various older |
The S10 transmissions (NV3500, HM290, and others) cross-fit several GM compact truck and SUV applications:
| Vehicle | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy S10 Pickup | 1982-2004 | The original S10 compact truck |
| GMC S15 (early) / GMC Sonoma (later) | 1982-2004 | GMC version, identical mechanically |
| Chevy S10 Blazer | 1995-2005 | The SUV version |
| GMC Jimmy | 1995-2005 | GMC version of S10 Blazer |
| Olds Bravada | Some applications | Upmarket GMC Jimmy |
| Isuzu Hombre | 1996-2000 | S10 platform mate |
| Chevy Tracker | Limited 1999-2004 | Some applications |
S10 transmissions are available in both 2WD (rear-wheel drive) and 4x4 (four-wheel drive) configurations:
Critical: when ordering, confirm whether you need 2WD or 4x4 configuration. The two are NOT interchangeable without housing swap (which is a non-trivial repair).
Honest disclosure of known service items:
Both transmissions are generally durable when maintained per GM specifications. Service interval: fluid every 30,000-50,000 miles, more frequent for heavy use.
Here at Vaz Auto Solutions, you'll find this Chevy S10 transmission for sale at the most reasonable price possible, with all 5 forward gears tested, reverse confirmed, variant identified (NV3500, HM290, or other), and 2WD/4x4 configuration matched to your application. Call (240) 301-0095 to confirm specific transmission available and match to your S10 / Sonoma / Blazer / Jimmy year and engine.
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Chevy S10 Pickup | 1982-2004, transmission variant depends on year and engine |
| GMC S15 / Sonoma | 1982-2004, GMC version of S10 |
| Chevy S10 Blazer | 1995-2005, SUV variant |
| GMC Jimmy | 1995-2005, GMC version of S10 Blazer |
| Olds Bravada | Some applications, upmarket SUV |
| Isuzu Hombre | 1996-2000, S10 platform mate |
| Chevy Tracker (limited) | 1999-2004 certain configurations |
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Chevy 2.2L Inline-4 | NV3500 manual or 4L60E auto, 1994-2003 base S10 |
| Chevy 4.3L Vortec V6 | NV3500 manual or 4L60E auto, 1994-2004 V6 S10 |
| Chevy 2.8L V6 (early) | HM290 manual or 4L60 auto, 1988-1993 S10 |
| Chevy 2.5L Iron Duke I4 (early) | HM290 manual or 4L60 auto, 1988-1993 S10 |
| Transmission Family | Chevy S10 transmission family (NV3500 / HM290 / 4L60 / 4L60E) |
|---|---|
| Most Common Variant | NV3500 / 5LM60 5-speed manual (1994-2004) |
| Earlier Variant | Getrag HM290 5-speed manual (1988-1993) |
| Auto Options | 4L60 (1982-1992) or 4L60E (1993-2004) |
| Nv3500 Manufacturer | New Venture Gear (also GM 5LM60 designation) |
| Hm290 Manufacturer | Muncie / Getrag jointly designed |
| Speeds Manual | 5 forward + reverse |
| Speeds Auto | 4 forward + reverse |
| Construction | Cast aluminum case |
| Torque Capacity Nv3500 | ~240-270 lb-ft |
| Torque Capacity Hm290 | ~220-260 lb-ft |
| Drive Configurations | 2WD and 4x4 variants available |
| Production Years | 1982-2004 (full S10 platform production) |
| Direct Fit | Chevy S10, GMC Sonoma, S10 Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Olds Bravada, Isuzu Hombre, Chevy Tracker |
| Common Engine Pairings | 2.2 inline-4, 4.3 Vortec V6, 2.8 V6 (early), 2.5 Iron Duke (early) |
| Drive Configuration | RWD primary with transfer case for 4WD |
| Price | $1,999.00 |
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