2018 Buick Encore transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $102
- High
- $405
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Buick Encore Transmission Control Module prices
Year-specific used transmission control module pricing for the 2018 Buick Encore, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module
A used 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module costs between $29 and $405, with a median of $93 from 626 salvage yard listings.
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module costs $29 to $405, with a median asking price of $93. Based on 626 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2023 (14 model years), updated Sep 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$89
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$405419 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$333161 listings
Grade CVisible wear$49–$1148 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$15038 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$405 | 419 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$333 | 161 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $49–$114 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$150 | 38 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$89
Grade B$99
Grade C$75
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$405 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $93
- 2018 Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $190–$395
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Communication, (center of dash), (OnStar, opt UE1), ID 8429832850 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$51$41 – $75
Communication, (center of dash), (OnStar, opt UE1), ID 8416958446 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$101$50 – $176
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Buick Encore compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 699 observed listings, including 626 with posted prices. Its $93 median is 10% below the Buick Encore guide's $103 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 14 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Buick Encore transmission control module cost in other years?
20232 listingsCompatible$81$81 – $812022500 listingsCompatible$105$30 – $3102021550 listingsCompatible$130$30 – $4052020550 listingsCompatible$172$30 – $4052019650 listingsCompatible$110$25 – $5392017577 listingsCompatible$107$20 – $3702016676 listingsCompatible$95$20 – $4052015640 listingsCompatible$100$20 – $348
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$315median
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$150median
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Rear View Mirror
$75median
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$60median
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$120median
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$110median
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$137median
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$315median
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Common questions
2018 Buick Encore transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module?
Based on 626 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module lists between $29 and $405, with a median asking price of $93.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module?
Using a used part, a 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module replacement typically runs $190–$395 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this year lists at $93, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module also appear under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2018 Buick Encore tcm?
A tcm is another name for a transmission control module. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Buick Encore transmission control module — median $93, from 626 listings.