Gates K080418A Serpentine Belt - Fan

Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt for Fan Drive Applications

The Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt, part number K080418A, is built for specific fan drive applications that require OE-style belt construction and consistent operation. It uses aramid tensile cord technology to help maintain belt life while reducing noise and vibration in demanding accessory drive systems.

Compatible with 2020-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD fan drive applications, as well as 2020-2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD fan drive applications, this serpentine belt is engineered to match the original equipment design used on those vehicles.

Key Features

• Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt, part number K080418A
• Aramid cord construction for specified OE applications
• 8-rib automotive V-ribbed belt design
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Effective length: 1063 mm (41.85 in.)
• Outside circumference: 1079 mm (42.47 in.)
• Top width: 28 mm (1.087 in.)

OE-Style Belt Construction

Gates works with OE manufacturers to refine belt drive performance and durability, and this Premium OE Micro-V Belt reflects that approach. The aramid tensile cord construction is used on applications that call for a specific belt build to support quiet, smooth operation and long service life. For Silverado and Sierra heavy-duty fan drive setups, K080418A follows the original equipment specification closely for proper fit and function.

This part cross-references 25-080418A and 12675896 for the same application.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn fan drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or fraying on the belt surface
• Noise and vibration in the accessory drive system
• Loss of belt tension or inconsistent belt tracking
• Service replacement for OE-style fan drive maintenance

Installation Notes

Verify the belt routing and confirm the part number K080418A against the vehicle’s accessory drive layout before installation. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and related belt drive components for wear or misalignment, since those conditions can shorten belt life and affect operation. This belt is listed for fan position applications on 2020-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2020-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2020-2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2020-2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a long-standing supplier in automotive serpentine belt drive systems and develops OE-style belt solutions with global OE collaboration. K080418A is built to OE performance expectations for the specified applications and is intended to match the original belt construction used on those vehicles.