Chevy Traverse engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $121
- High
- $331
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Traverse engine computer?
Asking prices from 47 salvage yards in 14 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse engine computer costs $50 to $331, with a median asking price of $89. Based on 458 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$94
Grade B (good)$82
Grade C (fair)$74
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$331300 listings
Grade BStandard used$64–$33198 listings
Grade CVisible wear$67–$742 listings
Grade XUngraded$74–$18058 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$331 | 300 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $64–$331 | 98 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $67–$74 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $74–$180 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$94
Grade B$82
Grade C$74
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$331 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Traverse engine computer is listed
We found priced Chevy Traverse engine computer listings at 47 salvage yards across 14 states. Texas supplies the most, with 166 listings (36% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $82, while Florida yards ask $218, 166% 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 | 166 | 6 | $82-8% |
| California | 112 | 19 | $100+12% |
| Arizona | 81 | 1 | $82-8% |
| Illinois | 51 | 4 | $146+64% |
| Colorado | 12 | 2 | $165+85% |
| Florida | 10 | 3 | $218+145% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $89 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Traverse engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $89
- Chevy Traverse median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $185–$540
- 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, new style (VIN R or VIN V, 5th digit), (LH engine compartment)12 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$153$146 – $170
Electronic Control Module, classic style (VIN S or VIN T, 5th digit), (behind battery, 3.6L)
1 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$150$150 – $150Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Traverse engine computer cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$178$65 – $311202426 listingsFits 6 years$153$146 – $170202350 listingsFits 10 years$146$89 – $157202250 listingsFits 7 years$247$82 – $331202132 listingsFits 7 years$82$82 – $331202033 listingsFits 6 years$85$80 – $892019100 listingsFits 7 years$85$67 – $1042018100 listingsFits 6 years$75$50 – $150201750 listingsFits 4 years$76$64 – $81201650 listingsFits 4 years$100$75 – $200201550 listingsFits 4 years$100$75 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Traverse engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 27% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $94.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, classic style (VIN S or VIN T, 5th digit), (behind battery, 3.6L), lists at a $150 median, while Electronic Control Module, new style (VIN R or VIN V, 5th digit), (LH engine compartment) commands $153, a 2% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2022 tops the table at $247. Parts from 2017–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 21% below the Honda Accord ($112), 20% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 29% 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
- 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 Traverse parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Wheels
$200median
$39$595
02wide ±149%
Side Mirror
$230median
$50$735
03wide ±210%
Grille
$255median
$44$1,115
04wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$25$493
05wide ±167%
Tail Light
$231median
$45$815
06wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$799median
$163$2,800
07wide ±142%
Rear Bumper
$237median
$75$750
08wide ±147%
Strut
$100median
$30$324
09wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,898median
$750$5,097
10wide ±222%
Radiator
$162median
$40$760
11wide ±204%
Front Bumper
$248median
$50$1,060
12wide ±73%
Fender
$350median
$150$661
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Traverse engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsChevyTraverse
Pilot$125
Traverse$89
$36 diff5,571 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsChevyTraverse
Tucson$156
Traverse$89
$67 diff5,264 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsChevyTraverse
F250$250
Traverse$89
$161 diff4,623 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyTraverse
RAV4$161
Traverse$89
$72 diff4,614 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsChevyTraverse
Fe$156
Traverse$89
$67 diff4,443 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsChevyTraverse
Sportage$159
Traverse$89
$70 diff4,412 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 ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$150median
$40$457
Chevywide ±123%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$40$410
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$135median
$40$400
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Trax
$80median
$30$343
Common questions
Chevy Traverse engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Chevy Traverse?
The median asking price is $89 across 458 priced listings from 47 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $94. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse engine computer?
Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse engine computer replacement typically runs $185–$540 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $89, 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 Traverse 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 Traverse engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.