Rear differential sound !

The links lead me to believe there are interchangeable. In fact this page confirms the compatible models

https://shiftritetransmissions.com/shop/4l60e_98-05_4x4/

1998-1999 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 4.3L 4X4
1998-1999 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 5.0L 4X4
1998-1999 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 5.7L 4X4
1998-1999 GMC Sierra K1500 4.3L 4X4
1998-1999 GMC Sierra K1500 5.0L 4X4
1998-1999 GMC Sierra K1500 5.7L 4X4
1998-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 5.7L 4X4
1998-2000 GMC Yukon K1500 5.7L 4X4
1998-1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L 4X4
1998-1999 GMC Suburban K1500 5.7L 4X4
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade 5.7L 4X4
1999-2000 GMC Yukon Denali 5.7L 4X4
1998-2005 GMC Safari 4.3L 4X4
1996-2005 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L 4X4
1996-2005 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L 4X4
1996-2001 GMC Jimmy 4.3L 4X4
1996-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L 4X4
1998-2001 GMC Envoy 4.3L 4X4
1996-2004 Chevrolet S10 4.3L 4X4
1996-2005 GMC Sonoma 4.3L 4X4

https://www.google.com/search?q=1999+K1500+push+button+transmission+4WD

https://www.google.com/search?q=1999+Chevy+Tahoe+push+button+4WD+transmission+4L60E



1999 - 2006

Hey Salvador,
I do need more details as to what is wrong with your differential... bearings, gears, carrier,,,???
Please repost and give more details...
If you have a local drag strip near you, go there, ask who is the best mechanic around.... than ask him about finding a good mechanic that can repair and set-up a rear end..... drag racers know how to repair and set-up rear differentials!!

ask the dealers what ratio was put in the rear diff
sound like the incorrect ratio against the front differential is used

If you lose the speedometer, replace the rear differential speed sensor on top. If the speedo is ok, then it's your ABS pump/solenoid unit in the engine compartment left rear side. Most of the 99's have only the rear ABS, not front so don't look at the front brakes for the issue.

Worn rear pinion bearing or worn gear set

vac. actuator on the front differential is very common. you may need an upgraded harness with the new actuator..

From what I have read this sounds like a problem with the second speed sensor located on back at the rear axel on top of the differential. If the cable is loose or the sensor is bad it will cause the brake light to come on and the speedometer to act funny. There are two speed sensors...one in the transmission and the one on the differential. The second one is probably the problem.

Check your antenae connection on rear of radio...I know this is a pain but sometimesit comes loose.:)

Smoke coming out from the middle of the two rear tires right? Sound like your rear differential is out of lubricant. Leftover lubricant is probably getting burned by heat from the friction. Have your rear differential lubed up.

you should check the motor and trans mounts if any ofthese are bad the motor could be shifting around and letting the fan rub the shroud wich could give you a noise