Used Chevy Equinox engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Equinox engine computer?

Asking prices from 137 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox engine computer costs $25 to $343, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 686 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$91

Chevy Equinox engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$124
High
$343
945 listings observed · 686 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$343426 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$343151 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$180109 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$343 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Equinox engine computer is listed

We found priced Chevy Equinox engine computer listings at 137 salvage yards across 34 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 176 listings (20% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $58, while Georgia yards ask $200, 245% 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
Illinois1766$146+46%
Florida16210$58-42%
Arizona1131$82-18%
Ohio659$99-1%
North Carolina5311$75-25%
Alaska413$75-25%
California3316$100
Georgia2912$200+100%

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

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Equinox engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Chevy Equinox 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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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

Electronic Control Module, (LH engine compartment), 1.5L32 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$82$82 – $343
Electronic Control Module, (LH engine compartment), 2.0L32 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$82$82 – $331

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Equinox engine computer cost by year?

$45$83$120$158$19520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Equinox engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox 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 60% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $146.

Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2022 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox?

The median asking price is $100 across 686 priced listings from 137 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.

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

Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox 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 Equinox engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Equinox Engine Computer Cost — From $25 to $343