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GM 6L50 Deep
    GM 6L50 Deep
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    • GM 6L50 Deep
      Part Number 11150

    • For 2015 and newer Colorado and Canyon trucks with the GM 6L50 transmission. Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware. Price varies with finish. SEE PRODUCT INFO.

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    • OPTIONAL - add machining of a 1/8 NPT hole for an aftermarket temperature sending unit:
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    Volume: about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts over stock

    Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. The PML pan is about 5 inches deep.

    Number of Bolts: 17 bolts (there are 19 holes, 2 holes locate the gasket and 17 holes for bolts to hold the pan to the transmission case)

    PML designed this pan for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks with the 6L50 transmission. This is a deep pan with extra fluid capacity.

    Benefits:

    • Extra capacity
    • Finned to increase surface area for heat dissipation
    • Drain and magnetic drain plug
    • Thick walls and gasket flange
    • Heavy duty construction

    6L50 transmissions do not have a dipstick. See SPECIFICATIONS for more information.

    Stock Pan

    There are a couple OEM stock pans for the 6L50 transmission. PML designed this pan to be a replacement for this GM stock pan (click on image to view larger):
    GM 6L50 stock transmission pan

    Stock Capacity 6L50 Transmission Pan

    PML also makes a stock capacity 6L50 transmission pan.

    The GM 6L50 transmission is found on 2015 and newer Canyon and Colorado and models of Cadillac, Camaro Caprice, and Corvette. This pan was designed for trucks and SUVs with plenty of ground clearance such as:

    • 2015 to 2022 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 Diesel
    • 2015 to 2022 GMC Canyon 2.8 Diesel

    • 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 gas engine
    • 2015 and 2016 GMC Canyon 3.6 gas engine

    • 2015 and newer Chevrolet Colorado 2.5 gas engine
    • 2015 and newer GMC Canyon 2.5 gas engine

    Always check your vehicle to verify transmission and clearance. Configurations vary.

    International trucks and SUVs, such as 2012 and newer Trailblazer, Holden Colorado and Colorado 7, may also be able to use this pan.

    Suspension Leveling Kits can change the angle of the transmission and pan, which can change how the level check hole functions and affect the amount of fluid.

    Trucks needing more ground clearance or cars such as Cadillac, Camaro, Caprice, and Corvette, please see PML part number 11149.

    For 2017 and newer 3.6 gas engine Canyon and Colorado, GM switched to an 8 speed transmission. See PML deep 8L90 transmission pan.

    Our thanks to all those who have emailed us pictures of their installations:

    • 2020 Colorado 2.8 Diesel
    • 2018 Canyon 2.8 Diesel
    • 2017 Canyon 2.8 Diesel
    • 2017 Colorado 2.8 Diesel
    • 2017 Colorado 2.8 Diesel
    • 2016 Canyon 2.8 Diesel 4x4
    • 2016 Colorado 2.8 Diesel
    • 2016 Colorado 2.8 Diesel 4x4
    • 2016 Colorado 3.6 Gas
    • 2015 Canyon 3.6 Gas
    • 2010 Camaro 3.6

    2020 Colorado Diesel

    Matthew installed this PML pan on his 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 Duramax.

    2020 Colorado Diesel 2020 Colorado Diesel   OEM 6L50 transmission pan GM 6L50 OEM transmission pan   PML 6L50 pan on a 2020 Colorado Diesel PML 6L50 pan installed
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    2018 Canyon 2.8 Diesel

    2018 GMC Canyon, diesel, PML 6l50 transmission pan  2018 Canyon SLE 2.8L Duramax Diesel, PML pan installed, click on image to view larger.

    2017 Canyon 2.8 Diesel

    PML pan is in the black powder coat finish.

    2017 GMC Canyon, diesel, PML 6l50 transmission pan  2017 Canyon Denali 2.8L, PML pan installed, click on image to view larger.

    2017 Colorado 2.8 Diesel

    Dennis installed this PML transmission pan on his 2017 Colorado. He reported that "Installation was so easy, removed and replaced not even 1 hr" and that "my trany is running about 10 to 15 degrees cooler now".

    2017 Chevy Colorado, diesel engine, 6l50 transmission 2017 Chevy Colorado, 2.8 diesel, 6L50 transmission   Driver side view of PML transmission pan on a 2017 Chevy Colorado PML 6L50 transmission pan driver side view   PML transmission pan on a Colorado 2.8 looking towards front of truck
    Click on image to view larger.

    2017 Colorado 2.8 Diesel

    Brian reported fluid temperatures 15 degrees cooler with the PML pan installed.

    2017 Chevy Colorado 2.8L 2017 Chevy Colorado 2.8L   Stock 6L50 pan, 2017 Colorado 2.8L stock pan   PML 6L50 transmission pan installed on a 2017 Colorado Duramax PML 6L50 pan installed on a 2017 Colorado 2.8L   Ground clearance to PML pan ground clearance
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    2016 Canyon 2.8 Diesel 4x4

    Jeff's Canyon has a Zone 5.5 suspension lift and has ample ground clearance. He reported that installation took about an hour. He noticed a 10 to 15 degree difference in transmission temperature after installing this PML pan.

    2016 Canyon 2.8 4x4 2016 Canyon 2.8 Diesel 4x4, Zone 5.5 Lift   PML decal on 2016 Canyon 2016 Canyon with PML decal, looking good   2016 Canyon with PML transmission pan and drain plug PML 6L50 transmission pan, driver side, drain hole and drain plug   2016 Canyon, PML pan, level check hole level check hole at rear of transmission pan
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    2016 Colorado 2.8 Diesel

    Nick installed this transmission pan on his 2016 Colorado 2.8L Duramax Diesel 2WD truck. His truck has a 2 inch leveling kit. He reported that after installing the pan he drove to Idaho and his fluid temperatures were 20 degrees lower than on his last trip.

    He checked clearances and reported that the PML pan does not hang down below front cross member.

    2016 Colorado diesel, 6l50 transmission 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 2.8 diesel, 6L50 transmission   2016 Colorado diesel, stock pan, driver side view 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel stock 6L50 transmission pan, driver side view   2016 Colorado diesel, stock transmission pan 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel stock 6L50 transmission pan

    2016 Colorado diesel, PML pan installed, ground clearance 2016 Colorado Diesel, PML 6L50 transmission pan installed, ground clearance   2016 Colorado diesel, passenger side view of PML transmission pan passenger side view of PML pan   2016 Colorado diesel, driver side view of PML transmission pan Driver side view of PML pan on 2016 Colorado
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    2016 Colorado 2.8 Diesel 4x4

    James installed this PML 6L50 pan on his Colorado 2.8 Duramax Diesel 4WD truck. He reported that the installation was smooth and easy.

    2016 Colorado 2.8 Diesel 4WD 2016 Colorado 2.8 4WD   stock 6L50 transmission pan on 2016 Colorado 2.8 4WD stock transmission pan   2016 Colorado 2.8 4WD with PML 6L50 transmission pan installed PML transmission pan installed
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    2016 Colorado 3.6 Gas

    Gas engine trucks have the exhaust cross over pipe under the transmission pan and the level check plug does not allow the stock pan to slide off. So Robert had to loosen and lower the pipe for more space so he could remove the stock pan and get the PML pan installed. After that, the installation went smoothly.

    After installing the PML pan, Robert saw a fluid temperature reduction of 10 to 15 degrees when returning to highway speeds after stop and go traffic.

    2016 Colorado gas engine truck 2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6 gas engine truck   2016 Colorado gas engine stock transmission pan Stock transmission pan, exhaust cross over pipe under rear of pan   2016 Colorado stock trans pan level check plug Exhaust loosened and dropped for removing stock pan on 2016 Colorado 3.6 PML pan on 2016 Colorado 3.6 2016 Colorado 3.6 with PML transmission pan installed
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    2015 Canyon 3.6 Gas

    Gas engine trucks, such as this 2015 Canyon 3.6 V6, have the exhaust routed under the transmission pan. To service the transmission, the exhausted cross over pipe can be disconnect at the flanges then reinstalled. The PML pan does not contact the exhausted.

    2015 Canyon 3.6 2015 Canyon 3.6   Installing PML 6L50 pan on 2015 Canyon gas engine Installing PML pan   Drain on PML pan driver side of PML pan, shows drain hole   PML 6L50 pan clears exhaust on 2015 Canyon 3.6 Exhaust put back in place, PML pan installation done
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    2010 Camaro 3.6

    Monty installed this transmission pan on his 2010 Camaro Limited Edition LLT 3.6 V6. Monty's Camaro has been modified with oversized tires and an aftermarket dual exhaust and muffler, so his Camaro is raised about 1 inch. This deep pan is not recommended for a stock Camaro.

    The extra clearance on this Camaro provides enough space for this deep sump PML pan. Monty drained 7 quarts and added 9 1/2 quarts of fluid. He realized a 15-20 degree operating temperature drop after installation.

    2010 Camaro Limited Edition LLT V6, modified 2010 Camaro Limited Edition LLT 3.6 V6, raised 1 inch with aftermarket exhaust, muffler, and oversized tires   2010 Camaro 3.6 V6 engine LLT 3.6 V6 motor   Modified GM 6L50 stock transmission pan, 2010 Camaro 3.6 Stock GM 6L50 transmission pan, drain added by owner

    PML pan installed on 2010 Camaro V6, modified PML 6L50 transmission pan installed on lifted Camaro   PML pan on modified 2010 Camaro V6, pan does not hang down below exhaust Exhaust pipes hang down lower than PML deep 6L50 pan   PML pan on modified 2010 Camaro V6, driver side view PML deep 6L50 pan on modified 2010 Camaro, driver side view
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    Fill and Level Check

    On the 6L50 transmissions we have seen, the fill is a plugged hole in the main casing, on the passenger/right side. Vehicles do not have a dipstick or fill in the engine compartment. The fluid level check hole is on the pan. Checking the fluid level is ambiguous, no matter if you have the stock pan or a PML pan. PML recommends measuring the stock pan fluid level and amount of drained before installing this PML pan.

    Check your owners or service manual for the procedure for your vehicle.

    The PML level check hole is at the same location relative to the transmission as on the stock pan.

    Level check on stock GM 6L50 transmission pan Inside of stock GM 6L50 transmission pan, level check hole, click to view larger image   Level check on stock GM 6L50 transmission pan, distance Stock GM 6L50 transmission pan, level check distance to flange surface, click to view larger image   Level check on PML GM 6L50 transmission pan, distance PML GM 6L50 transmission pan, level check distance to flange surface, click to view larger image
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    Note: On early revisions of the PML pan, transmission fluid returning to the pan may splash out the level check hole. See Revisions Information below.

    Drain

    Stock pan does not have a drain plug, so changing the transmission fluid and filter is a messy procedure. PML pan has a drain hole on the driver side. A magnetic drain plug is included with the pan.

    Drain on PML GM 6L50 transmission pan   Click on image to view larger in a separate tab or window.

    Gasket

    PML 6L50 transmission pan works with stock gaskets.

    Filter Supports, Inside of PML Pan

    Drain, filter supports, level check on inside of PML GM 6L50 transmission pan  Inside of the pan. Click on image to view larger.

    This PML transmission pan works with the stock filter.

    PML designed this pan with filter supports. These hold the filter at the same location as the stock pan so no filter extension is needed.

    The fluid level and pick-up remain the same with a PML pan as with the stock pan.

    Included With Pan

    PML 6L50 pan ships with hardware, cast finish   PML 6L50 deep pan ships with hardware, black powder coat finish  Click on image to view larger.

    This PML transmission pan ships with new mounting bolts and washers, fill plug, magnetic drain plug and sealing washer.

    Image shows as cast finish part. Click to view larger image in a new tab or window.

    Optional Machining For Temperature Sending Unit

    Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit. This would be for an aftermarket temperature gage.

    If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, there is a custom machining charge. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.

    The hole would be machined in the boss (half circle shaped, thick area on the casting) on the passenger (right) side of the pan.
    Area for temperature sending unit on PML 6L50 pan

    Ground Clearance, Stock Capacity Pan

    Cars, such as Camaros and Cadillacs, and trucks with skid plates probably need a pan closer to the stock depth. See PML stock capacity 6L50 pan, which is about 3/4 inch deeper than the stock pan.

    Always check carefully for clearance.

    PML Transmission Pan Compared to Stock

    This PML pan design is based on the stock transmission pan for Canyon/Colorado trucks and some cars. This stock pan is 3.1 inches in height and the bottom flat part is about 9 inches. This stock pan also has a circular feature near the level check plug. In the pictures below, it is the pan that is dirty and used.

    GM 6L50 stock transmission pans Stock GM 6L50 Transmission Pans, PML pan based on pan on right, the dirty one. Click To View Larger Image   GM 6L50 stock transmission pans and PML pan Stock GM 6L50 Transmission Pans and PML Transmission Pan, Click To View Larger Image   GM 6L50 stock transmission pans and PML pan Stock GM 6L50 Transmission Pans and PML Transmission Pan, Click To View Larger Image
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    The other stock pan for the 6L50 transmission is 3.3 inches at the front of the pan and 2.5 at the rear and the bottom flat part is 10.25 inches. If you have this stock pan, we do not know if this PML pan will work.

    Revisions of PML 6L50 Deep Transmission Pan

    There are four revisions of this PML pan.

    • Revision 1 shipped to a few prototype customers.
    • Revision 2 added more space for the exhaust cross over pipe on the gas engine trucks and moved the level check hole to the center of the pan.
    • Revision 3 added a baffle on the inside at the level check hole to prevent fluid splashing out on return from the transmission to the pan.
    • Revision 4 added a boss on the inside at the level check hole. The boss is machined with a slot to prevent fluid splashing out on return from the transmission to the pan.

    1 – First revision PML 6L50 transmission pan    1 – Inside first revision PML 6L50 transmission pan
    2 – Second revision PML 6L50 transmission pan    2 – Inside second revision PML 6L50 transmission pan
    3 – Third revision PML 6L50 transmission pan    3 – Inside third revision PML 6L50 transmission pan
    4 – Final and fourth revision PML 6L50 transmission pan    4 – Inside Final and fourth revision PML 6L50 transmission pan

    On Revision 2 of this pan and maybe Revision 1, transmission fluid returning to the pan may splash out the level check hole. This fluid coming out may look like too much fluid was added when, in actuality, the pan is not over full. Revisions 3 and 4 prevent the splash out. Contact PML to trade a Revision 1 or 2 pan for a Revison 3 or 4 pan.

    On Revisions 3 and 4, the level check hole cannot be used as an alternate fill location.