RPO Codes

Edited

What are RPO Codes?

These are 3 digit identification numbers that will tell you the factory build options of your GM vehicle

Where do I find my RPO Codes?

There is a sticker on the inside of the glovebox that lists all codes

NOTE: If the glovebox liner is not original to the truck then the codes will be WRONG

Here’s an example RPO list for a 1994 GMC K2500 6.5L 4L80E with 4.10 Gear Ratio and Positraction:

Differential & Gearing RPO Codes

GU6 

3.42 Gear Ratio

GT4 

3.73 Gear Ratio

GT5 or GT8 

4.10 Gear Ratio

HC4 

4.56 Gear Ratio

GK9 

4.63 Gear Ratio

G80 

Posi traction or “Gov Lock”

G87 

8.5” Ring Gear

Transmission RPO Codes

M30 

4L60E Auto - 6.5L Non-Turbo

MT1 

4L80E Auto 4 Speed - 6.5L Turbo

MW3 

NV4500 - 5 Speed Manual w/ OD 

For MW3, the gears are 5.61 for 1st, 3.04 for 2nd, 1.67 for 3rd, 1 for 4th, and 0.73 for 5th.

MT8 

NV4500 - 5 Speed Manual w/ OD 

For MT8, the gears are 6.34 for 1st, 3.44 for 2nd, 1.71 for 3rd, 1 for 4th and 0.73 for 5th

Engine RPO Codes

L49 

6.5L N/A

L56 

6.5L Light Duty w/ EGR

L57 

6.5L H.O Non-Turbo

L65 

6.5L H.O Turbo. - No EGR

Miscellaneous platform Specific RPO Codes

K47 

Air Cleaner , High Capacity 1997+