SKU: PPE138041000

Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Front Differential Cover with Raw Finish

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YEARS
2011-2025
MAKE / MODEL
GM/Chevrolet/GMC / Silverado/Sierra
SERIES
2500HD/3500HD
ENGINE
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PRODUCT DETAIL

Key Features & Description

Features:

  • Raw finish for rugged, industrial look
  • Cast from A356-T6 heat-treated aluminum
  • Massive internal and external cooling fins
  • Increases fluid capacity by 3/4 quart
  • Neodymium magnetic fill plug captures debris
  • 1/8" NPT port for temp sensor
  • Retains OEM reusable gasket
  • Boosts cooling and extends fluid life
  • Zinc-plated stainless hardware included
  • Improves housing strength and durability
  • Compatible with 2011–2025 GM HD trucks
  • Backed by a limited lifetime warranty

Major Upgrade In Durability and Cooling Efficiency

If you’re putting your heavy-duty GM truck to work, keeping the front differential cool and protected is a smart move, and that’s exactly where the PPE Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Front Differential Cover shines. Built for 2011–2025 Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD models, this cover is engineered to handle real-world abuse while helping extend the life of your front diff components, especially during long hauls, heavy towing, or tough trail days. This raw-finished version is all business. It’s cast from A356-T6 heat-treated aluminum, giving it excellent strength without the added weight of steel. What really sets it apart is the cooling capability. PPE didn’t hold back here, this cover is packed with some of the largest internal and external cooling fins in the industry. That means better heat dissipation, more stable fluid temps, and added confidence when you're pushing your truck in extreme conditions.

Holds More Fluid Over Stock

It also holds three-quarters of a quart more fluid than stock, offering extra protection on those long drives or hot summer days. PPE includes a high-strength Neodymium magnetic fill plug, which helps pull harmful metal particles out of the oil before they can circulate through the gears and bearings. There’s even a 1/8-inch port ready to accept a temperature probe if you’re monitoring temps through a gauge. Better yet, installation is straightforward, no need to source a special seal, since it’s designed to reuse the factory gasket. PPE also includes zinc-plated stainless hardware, so everything bolts up cleanly and resists corrosion down the road.

Fits: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 GM Sierra/Silverado 2500HD/3500HD

Notes:

  • Fits 2011–2025 Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD, check fitment first.
  • Raw aluminum finish gives a rugged, industrial look.
  • Adds 3/4 quart of fluid for better cooling capacity.
  • Large cooling fins improve heat dissipation over stock.
  • Magnetic fill plug traps metal debris to protect gears.
  • 1/8-inch NPT port supports an optional temp sensor.
  • Uses factory gasket for a simple, clean install.
  • Zinc-plated stainless hardware resists corrosion.
  • Cast from heat-treated A356-T6 aluminum for strength.
  • Covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

FITMENT GUIDE

Exact Fitment — Verify Your Year

Year RangesYears
Make
Model
Series
Engine
2011-2025
GM/Chevrolet/GMC
Silverado/Sierra
2500HD/3500HD

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