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Cardone 83-121 Transfer Case Motor
Reliable Transfer Case Motor for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks
The Cardone Transfer Case Motor 83-121 is designed to restore proper four-wheel drive functionality in select Chevrolet and GMC trucks. Engineered with an aluminum housing and blade-style connector terminals, this new motor ensures durability and precise fitment for your vehicle.
- Durable aluminum component housing for long-lasting performance
- Blade connector/terminal configuration for secure electrical connection
- Compatible with Chevrolet and GMC models including Canyon, Colorado, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Suburban 2500, Suburban 3500 HD, and Yukon XL 2500
- Environmentally conscious design with e-waste compliance
- Includes transfer case motor and detailed instruction sheet
About the Cardone Transfer Case Motor Product Line
The Cardone Transfer Case Motor product line focuses on delivering reliable replacement motors that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This line is engineered to provide precise engagement and smooth operation of the transfer case, critical for maintaining proper drivetrain function in four-wheel drive vehicles. The 83-121 part number is part of this line, offering a direct-fit solution for various Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty trucks and SUVs.
Product Details and Compatibility
This transfer case motor features an aluminum housing that resists corrosion and heat, ensuring consistent operation under demanding conditions. The blade-style connector terminals provide a secure and straightforward electrical connection, simplifying installation. Designed specifically for compatibility with Chevrolet and GMC models such as the Canyon, Colorado, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Suburban 2500, Suburban 3500 HD, and Yukon XL 2500, the Cardone 83-121 transfer case motor is a precise replacement part that restores four-wheel drive functionality.
Common Issues Addressed by This Transfer Case Motor
- Service 4WD light illuminated or 4WD system inoperative
- Failure of the transfer case motor causing inability to shift between 2WD and 4WD modes
- Transfer case control module calibration errors affecting drivetrain engagement
- Manual shifting difficulties in the transfer case
- Wear or damage to the original transfer case motor housing or electrical connectors
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Cardone 83-121 transfer case motor requires manual shifting of the transfer case into the two-wheel drive position before removal. A crescent wrench can be used to assist with the operation. It is important not to operate the motor while it is off the transfer case to avoid damage. The replacement motor drive is factory-set in the 2WD position, ensuring proper alignment upon installation. Follow the included instruction sheet carefully for best results.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This transfer case motor is brand new and manufactured to meet strict quality standards. Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. For specific warranty details, please refer to the product documentation or contact the manufacturer directly.
| Brand | Cardone |
| Part Number | 83-121 |
| Position | Transfer Case Motor |
| Component Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Connector/Terminal Configuration | Blade |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Package Contents | Transfer Case Motor; Instruction Sheet |
| Product Condition | New |
This part fits 73 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Suburban 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2018 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Suburban 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Suburban 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2016 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Switch-Activated Transfer Case (NQ7); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2015 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2014 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2014 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2013 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2012 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2011 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2010 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2009 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2008 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Suburban 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
| 2007 | GMC | Yukon XL 2500 | 4WD | N/A | with 2 Speed Electric Shift Transfer Case (NQF); Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Transfer Case Motor |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.