NV4500 Label Code Summary for Dodge and GM

In the "New Venture Transmission Identification Guide" article, we learned that we can determine the model, part number and build date of an NV4500 by the identification tag.  Below, we have a summary of Dodge and GM Label Codes to help you to interpret your tag.

The following information deals with both the OEM transmission part numbers and the New Venture Part numbers.  In order to assistyou with identifying the various transmissions that you might encounter in a salvage yard, we have listed most of the model information provided to us by our local dealer.  These charts should assist you in the identification process.

Dodge NV4500 Label Code Summary

This is an example of a later model Dodge top cover identification tag.
Model	Part #	Dodge Assy Code	Dodge Code	Engine(Liters)
Model Year Mid-1992 to 1993 - 5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set
4x2	12515	53006841	DA	3.9, 5.2, 5.9
4x4	12517	53006842	DB	3.9, 5.2, 5.9
Model Year 1994 Through 1996 - 5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set
4x2 (Std. Duty)	18183	52108001	DC	5.2, 5.9 V8
4x2 (Heavy Duty)	18155	52108224	DD	5.9T/D, 8.0
4x4 (Std. Duty)	18187	53006845	DE	5.2, 5.9 V8
4x4 (Heavy Duty)	18179	52108225	DF	5.9 T/D, 8.0
Model Year 1997 (Single Plane Reverse - One Piece Countershaft)5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set(Last year with Speedometer Provisions)
4x2 (Std. Duty)	PR21197	52108194		5.2, 5.9 V8
4x2 (Heavy Duty)	PR21198	52108196		5.9 T/D, 8.0
4x4 (Std. Duty)	PR21199	52108195		5.2, 5.9 V8
4x4 (Heavy Duty)	PR21200	52108197		5.9 T/D, 8.0
Model Year 1998 to 2000 (Single Plane Reverse - One Piece Countershaft) 5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set
4x2 (Std. Duty)		52108128AD		5.2, 5.8 V8
4x2 (Heavy Duty)		52108130AD		5.9 T/D, 8.0
4x4 (Std. Duty)		52108129AD		5.2, 5.8 V8
4x4 (Heavy Duty)		52108131AD		5.9 T/D, 8.0
**Model Year 2001 to 2002 (Single Plane Reverse - One Piece Countershaft) 5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set
4x2 (Std. Duty)		52108128AF		5.9
4x2 (Heavy Duty)		52108130AD		5.9 T/D, 8.0
4x4 (Std. Duty)		52108129AF		5.9
4x4 (Heavy Duty)		52108131AD		5.9 T/D, 8.0
**Model Year 2003 (Single Plane Reverse - One Piece Countershaft) 5.61:1 Ratio Gear Set
4x2 (Std. Duty)		52108128AE		5.7
4x2 (Heavy Duty)		52108130AC		5.9 T/D, 8.0
4x4 (Std. Duty)		52108129AE		5.7
4x4 (Heavy Duty)		52108131AC		5.9 T/D, 8.0

** Starting in 2001, New Venture Gear begain to standardize on the use of their mainshafts.  Standard Duty & Heavy Duty 2WD models now have the same mainshaft and the Standard Duty & Heavy Duty 4WD models now have the same mainshaft.

GM NV4500 Label Code Summary

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