Dorman 976-275 Drive Shaft - Rear

Drive Shaft for Silverado and Sierra

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear applications on select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 trucks. Part number 976-275 is a complete replacement shaft that arrives pre-balanced for installation and uses all-new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints.

Key Features

• Steel shaft construction with a 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• 79.75 in. drive shaft length with 0.083 in. wall thickness
• Slip yoke included for the specified application
• Greaseable drive shaft design for serviceability
• Overall length adjustable for proper driveline setup
• Regular-grade replacement for rear driveline service

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 976-275 is a rear drive shaft assembly for 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, as well as 1999-2004 GMC Sierra 2500 and 2001-2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. It is engineered as a direct replacement for the original driveline component and is supplied pre-balanced to reduce vibration concerns during installation. This part cross-references OE number 12472454 for the same application.

Built with steel tubing and new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, this drive shaft supports driveline repair on trucks with a 2-piece shaft assembly and without RPO code HVY on the listed 2001-2004 applications. Search terms such as rear drive shaft for 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Dorman 976-275 GMC Sierra 2500 rear driveshaft, and replacement driveline shaft for 1999-2000 Silverado 2500 are directly aligned with this part.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or noise from worn universal joints
• Service issues caused by damaged yokes or tubing
• Excess play in the rear driveline assembly
• Replacement needs after shaft wear, corrosion, or impact damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment against the vehicle year, model, and notes before installation. This shaft is listed for 2-piece shaft assembly applications, and the 2001-2004 Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 2500 HD listings exclude RPO code HVY with a 2 in. body lift. Confirm driveline length and mounting configuration before removal of the original shaft. Part number 976-275 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear driveline layout and OE reference before service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and new driveline components for the specified application. The design focuses on restoring proper rear driveline function in compatible Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks.