Buick Encore GX engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $131
- High
- $250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX engine computer?
Asking prices from 38 salvage yards in 4 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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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 GX 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 GX engine computer costs $40 to $250, with a median asking price of $146. Based on 435 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2026 (8 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$94
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$250280 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$207124 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$25031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$250 | 280 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$207 | 124 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$250 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$94
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$250 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore GX engine computer is listed
We found priced Buick Encore GX engine computer listings at 38 salvage yards across 4 states. California supplies the most, with 200 listings (46% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $81, while Illinois yards ask $146, 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 200 | 29 | $81-45% |
| Illinois | 162 | 2 | $146 |
| Texas | 72 | 6 | $143-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $146 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $146
- Buick Encore GX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$595
- 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
Electronic Control Module, (RH engine compartment), 1.2L34 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$101$40 – $245
Electronic Control Module, (RH engine compartment), 1.3L33 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$100$40 – $215
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore GX engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 55% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $146.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (RH engine compartment), 1.3L, lists at a $100 median, while Electronic Control Module, (RH engine compartment), 1.2L commands $101, a 1% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits 30% above the Honda Accord ($112), 32% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 16% above 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 GX parts are priced?
01wide ±173%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$405
02wide ±124%
Tail Light
$170median
$30$450
03wide ±161%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$474
04wide ±201%
Air Bag
$175median
$40$743
05wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$195median
$50$545
06wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$423
07wide ±146%
Center Console
$115median
$40$375
08wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$822median
$356$1,551
09wide ±102%
Grille
$295median
$75$675
10wide ±188%
Wheels
$190median
$44$757
11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
$27$500
12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
$75$651
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsBuickEncoreGX
Accord$112
GX$146
$34 diff8,640 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsBuickEncoreGX
Civic$111
GX$146
$35 diff8,475 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncoreGX
Elantra$126
GX$146
$20 diff8,031 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsBuickEncoreGX
Pilot$125
GX$146
$21 diff5,548 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsBuickEncoreGX
Tucson$156
GX$146
$10 diff5,241 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsBuickEncoreGX
RAV4$161
GX$146
$15 diff4,591 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 ±165%
Buick Encore
$84median
$40$317
Buickwide ±215%
Buick Envision
$110median
$40$513
Buickwide ±100%
Buick Regal
$146median
$40$331
Common questions
Buick Encore GX engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $146 across 435 priced listings from 38 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX engine computer?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX engine computer replacement typically runs $240–$595 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $146, 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 GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX engine computer fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.