GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $146
- High
- $440
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer?
Asking prices from 265 salvage yards in 34 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer costs $30 to $440, with a median asking price of $137. Based on 1,840 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$166
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4401,030 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$371670 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$1506 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$400134 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$440 | 1,030 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$371 | 670 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$150 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$400 | 134 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$126
Grade B$166
Grade C$150
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$440 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer listings at 265 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 608 listings (33% of the total) from 53 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $75, while Nevada yards ask $172, 129% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 608 | 53 | $150+9% |
| Texas | 464 | 44 | $161+18% |
| Illinois | 211 | 11 | $126-8% |
| Florida | 119 | 12 | $99-28% |
| Ohio | 56 | 5 | $75-45% |
| Nevada | 42 | 7 | $172+26% |
| Colorado | 38 | 9 | $153+12% |
| Mississippi | 36 | 4 | $129-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $137 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $137
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$585
- 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), 5.3L47 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$75$75 – $250
Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 6.2L47 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$75$75 – $250
Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 2.7L46 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$103$50 – $341
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer cost by year?
2025200 listingsFits 5 years$110$50 – $341202495 listingsFits 5 years$161$65 – $287202393 listingsFits 5 years$134$40 – $3692022350 listingsFits 8 years$156$50 – $3712021400 listingsFits 7 years$160$41 – $4402020300 listingsFits 6 years$161$50 – $3252019250 listingsFits 6 years$167$40 – $2942018146 listingsFits 3 years$101$41 – $330201772 listingsFits 3 years$100$30 – $3952016212 listingsFits 5 years$126$51 – $243201550 listingsFits 3 years$40$40 – $225
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 5.3L, lists at a $75 median, while Electronic Control Module, (LH front engine compartment), 3.0L commands $215, a 187% 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 2019 tops the table at $167. 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 GMC Sierra 1500 sits 22% above the Honda Accord ($112), 23% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 9% 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 GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±190%
Side Mirror
$255median
$55$1,025
02wide ±210%
Wheels
$260median
$60$1,150
03wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,295$5,204
04wide ±115%
Steering Rack
$625median
$217$1,650
05wide ±134%
Radiator
$200median
$60$595
06wide ±235%
Transfer Case
$378median
$67$1,845
07wide ±102%
Grille
$475median
$150$1,115
08wide ±130%
Tail Light
$325median
$53$900
09wide ±133%
Alternator
$135median
$35$395
10wide ±129%
Axle Shaft
$162median
$50$468
11wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$875median
$318$1,520
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaPilotvsGMCSierra1500
Pilot$125
1500$137
$12 diff6,953 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsGMCSierra1500
F250$250
1500$137
$113 diff6,005 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsGMCSierra1500
Sportage$159
1500$137
$22 diff5,794 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiKonavsGMCSierra1500
Kona$165
1500$137
$28 diff5,012 listings
Engine ComputercompareAcuraRDXvsGMCSierra1500
RDX$155
1500$137
$18 diff4,889 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaTundravsGMCSierra1500
Tundra$215
1500$137
$78 diff4,662 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
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
GMCwide ±182%
GMC Acadia
$95median
$40$385
GMCwide ±165%
GMC Canyon
$126median
$30$445
GMCwide ±204%
GMC Terrain
$94median
$30$413
GMCwide ±123%
GMC Yukon
$150median
$40$410
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $137 across 1,840 priced listings from 265 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $126. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer replacement typically runs $230–$585 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $137, 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 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.