Chevy Impala engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $111
- Average
- $142
- High
- $175
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Impala engine computer?
Asking prices from 96 salvage yards in 28 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
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Part overview
About the Chevy Impala 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 Impala engine computer costs $111 to $175, with a median asking price of $146. Based on 154 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$131
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$111–$175144 listings
Grade BStandard used$126–$15010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $111–$175 | 144 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $126–$150 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$131
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $111–$175 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Impala engine computer is listed
We found priced Chevy Impala engine computer listings at 96 salvage yards across 28 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 195 listings (20% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $50, while Illinois yards ask $131, 162% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 195 | 8 | $131-10% |
| Ohio | 107 | 5 | $99-32% |
| Alaska | 101 | 4 | $75-49% |
| Connecticut | 100 | 8 | $101-31% |
| West Virginia | 90 | 2 | $94-36% |
| California | 47 | 6 | $50-66% |
| North Carolina | 43 | 5 | $50-66% |
| Oklahoma | 33 | 3 | $65-55% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $146 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Impala engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $146
- Chevy Impala 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, VIN 1 (4th digit, New Style), 2.5L28 listingsInterchange 2013–2016$126$126 – $162
Electronic Control Module, VIN 1 (4th digit, New Style), 3.6L, VIN 3 (8th digit, opt LFX)28 listingsInterchange 2013–2016$126$126 – $162
Electronic Control Module, VIN 1 (4th digit, New Style), 3.6L, VIN N (8th digit, opt LFR)5 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$128$111 – $150
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Impala engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Impala engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Impala engine computer sit in a fairly tight band around the $146 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 11% 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, VIN 1 (4th digit, New Style), 2.5L, lists at a $126 median, while Electronic Control Module, VIN 1 (4th digit, New Style), 3.6L, VIN N (8th digit, opt LFR) commands $128, a 2% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $126, while 2017 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Impala 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 Chevy Impala parts are priced?
01wide ±147%
Transmission Control Module
$130median
$24$405
02wide ±148%
Side Mirror
$142median
$35$455
03wide ±123%
Front Seat
$143median
$30$382
04wide ±139%
Car Radio
$133median
$25$395
05wide ±286%
Grille
$125median
$21$736
06wide ±126%
Center Console
$143median
$35$395
07wide ±185%
Strut
$65median
$30$270
08wide ±228%
Air Bag
$139median
$35$670
09wide ±131%
Fuel Pump
$75median
$34$230
10wide ±112%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$95$881
11wide ±179%
Wheels
$159median
$30$600
12wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$125median
$45$348
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Impala engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsChevyImpala
Accord$112
Impala$146
$34 diff8,359 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsChevyImpala
Civic$111
Impala$146
$35 diff8,194 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsChevyImpala
Elantra$126
Impala$146
$20 diff7,750 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsChevyImpala
Pilot$125
Impala$146
$21 diff5,267 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsChevyImpala
Tucson$156
Impala$146
$10 diff4,960 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyImpala
RAV4$161
Impala$146
$15 diff4,310 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
Chevyspread ±56%
Chevy Camaro
$146median
$85$249
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$25$445
Chevywide ±83%
Chevy Cruze
$146median
$52$294
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Equinox
$100median
$25$343
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Malibu
$99median
$35$306
Chevywide ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$150median
$40$457
Chevywide ±123%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$40$410
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$135median
$40$400
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Traverse
$89median
$50$331
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Trax
$80median
$30$343
Common questions
Chevy Impala engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Chevy Impala?
The median asking price is $146 across 154 priced listings from 96 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Impala engine computer?
Using a used part, a Chevy Impala 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 Chevy Impala model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Impala engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Impala engine computer fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. 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.