Buick Encore engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $117
- High
- $317
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore engine computer?
Asking prices from 67 salvage yards in 8 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Last updatedOct 14, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Buick Encore engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Buick Encore engine computer costs $40 to $317, with a median asking price of $84. Based on 383 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$317282 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$29840 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20061 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$317 | 282 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$298 | 40 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 61 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$100
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$317 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore engine computer is listed
We found priced Buick Encore engine computer listings at 67 salvage yards across 8 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 84 listings (22% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $50, while Illinois yards ask $155, 210% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 84 | 5 | $82-2% |
| Texas | 84 | 16 | $85+1% |
| California | 78 | 16 | $75-11% |
| Illinois | 64 | 10 | $155+85% |
| Florida | 48 | 4 | $50-40% |
| Wisconsin | 11 | 6 | $104+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $84 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $84
- Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $180–$535
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Buick Encore and similar models
1 listings$66$66 – $66Non-Interchange search using only Buick Encore
1 listings$66$66 – $66Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore engine computer cost by year?
20232 listings$66$66 – $66202250 listingsFits 5 years$75$50 – $150202150 listingsFits 5 years$85$45 – $190202050 listingsFits 5 years$82$50 – $3132019100 listingsFits 6 years$75$40 – $2002018100 listingsFits 4 years$85$41 – $295201740 listingsFits 5 years$100$60 – $3172016100 listingsFits 5 years$155$51 – $240201563 listingsFits 5 years$50$40 – $207
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2016 tops the table at $155. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 25% below the Honda Accord ($112), 24% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 33% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsBuickEncore
Accord$112
Encore$84
$28 diff8,588 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsBuickEncore
Civic$111
Encore$84
$27 diff8,423 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncore
Elantra$126
Encore$84
$42 diff7,979 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsBuickEncore
Pilot$125
Encore$84
$41 diff5,496 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsBuickEncore
Tucson$156
Encore$84
$72 diff5,189 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsBuickEncore
RAV4$161
Encore$84
$77 diff4,539 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Buickwide ±203%
Buick Enclave
$85median
$40$385
Buickwide ±72%
Buick Encore GX
$146median
$40$250
Buickwide ±215%
Buick Envision
$110median
$40$513
Buickwide ±100%
Buick Regal
$146median
$40$331
Common questions
Buick Encore engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $84 across 383 priced listings from 67 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore engine computer?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore engine computer replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $84, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore engine computer fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.