TrakMotive GM-8253 front CV axle shaft for the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and other vehicles carries drive torque to the front wheel. Its joints let the wheel move with the suspension while it keeps turning.
- Neoprene boots on both the inboard and outboard joints
- Flange-type inboard joint and conventional outboard joint
- 36 splines on the outboard end
- Self-locking axle nut included, with M27x2 thread and a 33 mm hex
Quick facts
- Part: TrakMotive GM-8253 CV axle shaft
- Fits: 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
Front axle shafts are normally replaced as a pair, and this listing is one shaft. A clicking noise on turns, vibration under acceleration or a torn boot with grease thrown around can mean the axle is worn, though a worn wheel bearing or a worn ball joint can also be the source, so pin down which part is at fault first.
Fits
As a front CV axle shaft, it is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. If your truck is not named on this page, find its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Overall compressed length: 585 mm (23.03 in)
- Outboard splines: 36
- Axle nut thread: M27x2, 33 mm hex
Build and materials
- Inboard joint: flange
- Outboard joint: conventional
- Joint boot material: neoprene (inboard and outboard)
- Axle nut: self-locking, included
- ABS tone ring: not included
- Warranty: TrakMotive limited lifetime warranty
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One CV axle shaft with its axle nut. The vehicle takes two front axle shafts.
Interchange: GC-8-8828
NCV524706 · 179253 · NCV10017 · 70416 · 70416XD · 40720021 · 25856606
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
NCV524706, 179253, NCV10017, 70416, 70416XD, 40720021, GC-8-8828, 25856606, GM-8253
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this TrakMotive CV axle right for the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?
Yes. TrakMotive GM-8253 is a front axle shaft listed for the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, and the truck takes two.
Does this CV axle shaft come with the axle nut?
Yes. The self-locking axle nut, M27x2 thread with a 33 mm hex, is included. The ABS tone ring is not.
What is the overall compressed length of this front CV axle shaft?
TrakMotive GM-8253 measures 585 mm (23.03 in) overall when compressed, and its outboard end has 36 splines.
What should I look for on the neoprene boots of this front CV axle shaft?
With the vehicle parked and the engine off, look for cracks or splits in the neoprene boots and for grease around the joint. A shop can check the joint itself.
Is 70416XD the same axle as the TrakMotive GM-8253?
Yes. 70416XD is one of the numbers TrakMotive GM-8253 replaces, along with GC-8-8828 and NCV524706.
