Automatic Transmission Assembly for 2010 Chevrolet, GMC, & Hummer • Canyon, Colorado, H3, H3T
Product Notes Read before buying
This is a 4-speed automatic 4L60E (RPO code M30) transmission for four-wheel drive (4x4) models equipped with either the 2.9L or 3.7L engine. It will not fit 2WD models or vehicles with the 5.3L V8 engine.
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Vehicle Fitment Guide
This part fits the following vehicles:
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| Base | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| LT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLE | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLT | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SLT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L4 2.9L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| WT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | SUV | 2010 | L5 3.7L | 4WD | Automatic | Hollander: HUMMER H3 10 AT; 3.7L; drive_type: include 4WD; transmission: include Automatic; transmission_model_code: include 4L60E; engine_size: include 2.9L; engine_size: include 3.7L; engine_size: exclude 5.3L |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | - |
| Base | Crew Cab Pickup | 2010 | L5 3.7L | - |
Know This Transmission Before You Buy
The research behind our purchase interview — recalls, bulletins and real install economics for this transmission family:
A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right transmission shows up:
- Verify vehicle is 4WD (presence of front driveshaft and transfer case).
- Unplug and count the pins on the main electrical connector (must be 17-pin).
- Check the 8th digit of the VIN (must be 9 for 2.9L or E for 3.7L).
- Check the glove box Service Parts Identification sticker for RPO code M30.
What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:
Special tools this job needs:
- Transmission jack
- 30-inch socket extensions with swivel/u-joint socket
- Transmission cooler line flushing kit
- Torque wrench
- Bi-directional scan tool (GM Tech2, GM MDI, or equivalent)
Budget for these consumables at install:
- DEXRON VI Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (11.2 to 14.0 quarts)
- New transmission filter and pan gasket
- New torque converter seal (front pump seal)
- New transfer case input shaft seal / rear output shaft seal
- Aerosol transmission cooler flush solvent
What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:
What’s involved: TCM Adaptive Relearn (Shift Adapts Reset / Service Fast Learn Adapts)
The transmission does not require VIN-specific programming, but a TCM adaptive relearn must be performed using a professional-grade scan tool to clear old adaptive shift tables and prevent harsh shifting or premature wear.
Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:
- Torque Converter Seating: Must rotate and seat through three distinct clicks/clunks. If not fully seated, bolting the transmission to the engine will crush the front pump rotor.
- Cooler Line Flushing: Must thoroughly flush lines and radiator cooler to prevent old debris from contaminating the replacement unit.
- Dowel Pin Alignment: Ensure engine block alignment dowels are clean and in place; do not use bolts to draw the transmission to the engine.
- Flexplate Inspection: Check for hairline cracks around the crankshaft bolt pattern before installation.
Easy to get right once you know them:
- Ordering a 4WD unit for a 2WD truck (or vice versa) assuming they are interchangeable.
- Ignoring the pin count and trying to install a 17-pin unit into a 2008 or older vehicle.
- Failing to perform the TCM adaptive shift reset after installation.
- Reusing a contaminated radiator/cooler after a coolant-intrusion failure.
- Forcing the bellhousing bolts together when the torque converter is not fully seated.
Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every transmission of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer:
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace internal Input Speed Sensor or its wiring harness; addresses DTCs P0716 / P0717.
🔎 Recommended at install: Repair or replace worn valve body bore to resolve DTC P1870 and harsh 1-2 shifts.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace radiator and flush lines to prevent coolant from dissolving clutch plate glue.
🔎 Recommended at install: Rebuild transmission with heavy-duty clutch packs.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace factory sunshell with an upgraded heavy-duty aftermarket unit.
Researched from factory recalls, TSBs and OEM service data (reference unit 400-01117-5396883). Unit-specific details — mileage, condition, warranty, freight — are covered in the checkout interview.
Policies, in plain English.
Shipping & Handling
- Ships by LTL freight on a pallet — a real freight truck, not a parcel van
- Your checkout freight quote covers delivery to your door (liftgate service included for residential addresses)
- The carrier calls ahead to schedule a delivery window — someone must be present to receive it
- Typically palletized and picked up within 2–3 business days; transit time depends on distance
120-Day Warranty
This part includes a 120-day warranty.
- If the part fails within the warranty window, we'll replace it or refund per the coverage terms
- Coverage is parts-only — installation labor is not included
- Warranty covers defects — not installation errors, misuse, or damage after installation
Your pre-purchase interview reviews these exact terms with you before anything is charged.
Returns (30 Days)
We accept returns of uninstalled parts within 30 days of delivery for this part.
- Defective parts: We will replace the part or issue a refund at our discretion
- Programming: "Needs to be programmed to my vehicle" is not a valid return reason. Many modules require dealer programming — we're happy to help connect you with resources if your dealer says it's not programmable
- Return shipping: This part ships by freight (LTL) — the part price is refundable per the terms above, but shipping costs are non-refundable and return freight follows the seller's return terms. Your pre-purchase interview walks through the exact numbers before you buy
- Parts must be returned in original packaging and unmodified condition
- Poorly packaged returns that arrive damaged will not be credited
Damaged in Shipping?
Freight damage is rare — and you're fully protected when you do two things at delivery:
- Inspect before you sign — you're allowed time to look the pallet over while the driver waits
- Write any damage on the delivery receipt before signing — that one line is what makes a freight claim succeed
- Severe damage? Refuse the delivery — it goes back at no cost to you and we make it right
- Photograph the pallet before unwrapping; report concealed damage within 24 hours of delivery
We handle the carrier claim — you just help document it. Your pre-purchase interview walks through this checklist too.
Order Cancellation
Cancel before shipment for a full refund. Once the pallet has been built, a preparation charge may apply — and once the freight carrier picks it up, shipping costs are non-refundable and standard return terms apply. Your pre-purchase interview shows the exact numbers before you pay.
Expert Guides
2010 Colorado, Canyon, H3 & H3T 4L60-E: Problems, Identification, and Used Replacement
Identify the exact M30 4WD transmission variant, learn what kills it, and know when to replace it with a used OEM unit.
Read Full Guide →Related Trouble Codes (OBD-II)
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Miscellaneous Information
OEM Part Numbers:
GM: 17803850, 17804228, 19209775, 19257129, 24251508, 24255429
Other: 0TTD
Fits Years: 2010
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