Used Chevy Colorado engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Colorado engine computer?

Asking prices from 321 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
Strong coverage1,266 priced of 1,591 observed4 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Colorado 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 Chevy Colorado engine computer costs $25 to $445, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,266 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$75

Chevy Colorado engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$129
High
$445
1,591 listings observed · 1,266 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$412815 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$390265 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$1007 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$445179 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$445 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Colorado engine computer is listed

We found priced Chevy Colorado engine computer listings at 321 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 338 listings (24% of the total) from 61 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $200, 167% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California33861$75-25%
Florida23828$75-25%
Illinois15417$164+64%
Texas986$85-15%
Arizona699$82-18%
North Carolina5617$150+50%
Michigan5426$141+41%
Georgia4713$200+100%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Colorado engine computer replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$100
Chevy Colorado median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$550
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

Electronic Control Module, (RH firewall), 2.5L50 listingsInterchange 2017–2021$94$67 – $104
Electronic Control Module, (RH firewall), 2.8L46 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$198$96 – $445
Electronic Control Module, (RH firewall), 3.6L41 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$82$74 – $385
Emission Control, (DEF tank mounted)34 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$230$65 – $412

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Colorado engine computer cost by year?

$68$99$131$163$19520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Colorado engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Colorado engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $106.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (RH firewall), 3.6L, lists at a $82 median, while Emission Control, (DEF tank mounted) commands $230, a 180% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Colorado sits 11% below the Honda Accord ($112), 10% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 21% 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

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a Chevy Colorado?

The median asking price is $100 across 1,266 priced listings from 321 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $106. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Colorado engine computer?

Using a used part, a Chevy Colorado engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $100, 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 Chevy Colorado model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 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 Chevy Colorado engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Colorado engine computer fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Colorado Engine Computer Cost — From $25 to $445