Chevy Cruze transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $136
- High
- $335
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze transmission control module?
Asking prices from 828 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Cruze transmission control module
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 Chevy Cruze transmission control module costs $24 to $335, with a median asking price of $130. Based on 2,954 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$133
Grade B (good)$177
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$3352,428 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$322431 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$10017 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$12578 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$335 | 2,428 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $24–$322 | 431 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$100 | 17 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$125 | 78 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$133
Grade B$177
Grade C$50
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$335 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze transmission control module is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze transmission control module listings at 828 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 1,565 listings (13% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $71, while Illinois yards ask $177, 149% 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 | 1,565 | 35 | $177+36% |
| Texas | 1,366 | 42 | $76-42% |
| Ohio | 862 | 56 | $71-45% |
| North Carolina | 696 | 43 | $110-15% |
| Michigan | 584 | 46 | $152+17% |
| Indiana | 567 | 26 | $110-15% |
| Kentucky | 548 | 25 | $160+23% |
| Pennsylvania | 427 | 28 | $81-38% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $130 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $130
- Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$430
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Communication, wireless charger (opt K4C), (ID 84162497)50 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$133$50 – $220
Communication, telematics (OnStar, opt UE1), (left side cowl)48 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$232$46 – $232
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH quarter panel), (ID 84372936)48 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$195$46 – $232
Seat, (heater control), (under front LH seat), ID 1351169540 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$129$24 – $232
Seat, (heater control), (under front LH seat), ID 1351512826 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$85$40 – $119
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Cruze transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze transmission control module 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 166% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $133.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Fuel Pump, (center trunk floor), lists at a $50 median, while Communication, telematics (OnStar, opt UE1), (left side cowl) commands $232, a 364% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2015 tops the table at $139. Parts from 2015–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 4% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 21% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 10% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Cruze parts are priced?
01wide ±224%
Air Bag
$107median
$20$500
02wide ±180%
Car Radio
$126median
$29$482
03wide ±141%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$317
04wide ±135%
Side Mirror
$100median
$25$295
05wide ±216%
Grille
$166median
$28$744
06wide ±240%
Wheels
$103median
$30$525
07wide ±91%
Quarter Panel
$414median
$175$925
08wide ±199%
Axle Shaft
$91median
$25$387
09wide ±123%
Fog Light
$100median
$18$264
10wide ±230%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$19$249
11wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$100median
$30$255
12wide ±127%
Center Console
$118median
$25$325
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyCruze
Class$135
Cruze$130
$5 diff35,166 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$107
Cruze$130
$23 diff30,657 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$145
Cruze$130
$15 diff27,676 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsChevyCruze
F150$156
Cruze$130
$26 diff24,040 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyCruze
Class$100
Cruze$130
$30 diff20,282 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyCruze
RAV4$125
Cruze$130
$5 diff18,687 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Camaro
$147median
$25$405
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Colorado
$121median
$25$560
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$19$405
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Impala
$130median
$24$405
Chevywide ±197%
Chevy Malibu
$109median
$20$450
Chevywide ±206%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$130median
$25$560
Chevywide ±225%
Chevy Suburban
$120median
$20$560
Chevywide ±225%
Chevy Tahoe
$119median
$24$560
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Traverse
$101median
$20$523
Chevywide ±230%
Chevy Trax
$100median
$25$485
Common questions
Chevy Cruze transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $130 across 2,954 priced listings from 828 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $133. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze transmission control module replacement typically runs $225–$430 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $130, 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.
Which Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze transmission control module fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.