Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $154
- High
- $457
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer?
Asking prices from 259 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 engine computer costs $40 to $457, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,760 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$164
Grade C (fair)$60
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4571,019 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$457559 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$815 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$250177 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$457 | 1,019 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$457 | 559 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$81 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$250 | 177 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$164
Grade C$60
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$457 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer listings at 259 salvage yards across 37 states. Texas supplies the most, with 403 listings (23% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $81, while Texas yards ask $161, 99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 403 | 44 | $161+7% |
| Illinois | 392 | 18 | $137-9% |
| Florida | 244 | 20 | $110-27% |
| Arizona | 176 | 14 | $125-17% |
| California | 172 | 28 | $81-46% |
| Michigan | 59 | 22 | $158+5% |
| Indiana | 37 | 12 | $132-12% |
| Wisconsin | 28 | 13 | $108-28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$600
- 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, (LH front engine compartment), 2.7L47 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$110$40 – $334
Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 3.0L46 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$215$75 – $335
Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 5.3L46 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$153$70 – $240
Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 6.2L46 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$153$70 – $240
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer cost by year?
2025191 listingsFits 5 years$151$40 – $3352024194 listingsFits 6 years$186$60 – $3122023188 listingsFits 5 years$145$40 – $3482022112 listingsFits 7 years$150$40 – $4402021206 listingsFits 5 years$178$50 – $4572020300 listingsFits 6 years$161$50 – $3252019250 listingsFits 5 years$161$55 – $3252018146 listingsFits 3 years$100$41 – $330201782 listingsFits 3 years$137$49 – $2402016250 listingsFits 5 years$126$42 – $243201550 listingsFits 3 years$40$40 – $225
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 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 152% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 2.7L, lists at a $110 median, while Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 3.0L commands $215, a 95% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $40, while 2024 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 34% above the Honda Accord ($112), 35% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 19% 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 Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$266median
$54$1,200
02wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$244median
$54$929
03wide ±82%
Transmission
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
04wide ±82%
Steering Rack
$650median
$236$1,300
05wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
07wide ±232%
Transfer Case
$311median
$95$1,539
08wide ±133%
Radiator
$209median
$57$615
09wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
10wide ±133%
Alternator
$137median
$30$395
11wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsChevySilverado1500
Pilot$125
1500$150
$25 diff6,873 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsChevySilverado1500
F250$250
1500$150
$100 diff5,925 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsChevySilverado1500
Sportage$159
1500$150
$9 diff5,714 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiKonavsChevySilverado1500
Kona$165
1500$150
$15 diff4,932 listings
Engine ComputercompareAcuraRDXvsChevySilverado1500
RDX$155
1500$150
$5 diff4,809 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaTundravsChevySilverado1500
Tundra$215
1500$150
$65 diff4,582 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
Chevyspread ±22%
Chevy Impala
$146median
$111$175
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Malibu
$99median
$35$306
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 Silverado 1500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $150 across 1,760 priced listings from 259 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $150, 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 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.