Dorman 918-218 transmission cooler for the 1996-2000 GMC Savana 3500 V8 7.4L, the 1996-2001 Savana 3500 V8 5.7L or 6.5L, the 1997-1998 Savana 3500 V6 4.3L, the 2000-2001 Savana 3500 V6 4.3L, the 2001-2002 Savana 3500 V8 8.1L and other vehicles helps hold automatic transmission fluid at a proper temperature. This Dorman transmission cooler replaces a factory cooler that failed from contamination, heat or impact, and it helps protect the transmission from damage.
- Aluminum construction with 14 cooling rows
- Engineered to help maintain proper transmission fluid temperature
- Female-threaded inlet and outlet connections
- Designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
- Standard replacement grade
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 918-218 transmission cooler
- Also called: oil cooler
- Fits: the 1996-2000 GMC Savana 3500 V8 7.4L, the 1996-2001 Savana 3500 V8 5.7L or 6.5L, the 1997-1998 Savana 3500 V6 4.3L, the 2000-2001 Savana 3500 V6 4.3L, the 2001-2002 Savana 3500 V8 8.1L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Fluid dripping near the cooler, overheated transmission fluid or debris in the fluid can mean the cooler has failed. A leaking line fitting can look the same, so find the source of the leak before replacing the cooler.
Fits
Beyond the Savana, the vehicles it fits include the 1996-2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8 7.4L, the 1996-2001 Express 3500 V8 5.7L or 6.5L, the 1997-1998 Express 3500 V6 4.3L, the 2001-2002 Express 3500 V8 8.1L and the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L, 5.7L or 6.5L. It is a direct replacement built to perform like an original equipment cooler on specified makes, models and years. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section and pick your exact model and engine to see if your vehicle is covered.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Inlet attachment: female threads
- Outlet attachment: female threads
- Cooling rows: 14
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Material: aluminum
- Grade: standard replacement
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One transmission cooler. Mounting hardware is not included, and old hardware may not be reusable, so plan on new pieces. This listing is one cooler, and each vehicle takes one.
Interchange: 53008 · 15059397 · 679 · SKTOC017
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
53008, 15059397, 679, SKTOC017
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Chevy Express 3500 transmission cooler for a 1996-2000 model with the V8 7.4L?
Yes. Dorman 918-218 is listed for the 1996-2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8 7.4L, and the 1996-2001 Express 3500 V8 5.7L or 6.5L also take it.
Does the Dorman 918-218 transmission cooler come with mounting hardware?
No. This listing is one transmission cooler only, so mounting hardware is not included. Plan on new hardware rather than reusing the old pieces.
What are the inlet and outlet connections on this aluminum transmission cooler?
Dorman 918-218 has female threads at both the inlet and the outlet. Its aluminum body has 14 cooling rows.
What can a failed automatic transmission oil cooler look like?
Fluid dripping near the cooler, transmission fluid that runs hot or debris in the fluid can all be signs. A shop can pressure test the cooler and its lines.
Does Dorman 918-218 replace cooler number 15059397?
Yes. Dorman 918-218 is listed as a replacement for 15059397.
