Chevy Equinox transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $19
- Average
- $119
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox transmission control module?
Asking prices from 769 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox transmission control module costs $19 to $405, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 8,797 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$109
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$19–$4055,892 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$4052,464 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$15041 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$250400 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $19–$405 | 5,892 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$405 | 2,464 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$150 | 41 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$250 | 400 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$109
Grade C$65
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $19–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Equinox transmission control module is listed
We found priced Chevy Equinox transmission control module listings at 769 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 2,009 listings (16% of the total) from 65 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $51, while Illinois yards ask $177, 247% 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 | 2,009 | 65 | $80-19% |
| Illinois | 1,950 | 33 | $177+79% |
| Texas | 1,786 | 45 | $100+1% |
| Arizona | 652 | 23 | $51-48% |
| Michigan | 467 | 65 | $100+1% |
| Ohio | 462 | 41 | $99 |
| Nevada | 416 | 8 | $66-33% |
| Indiana | 388 | 25 | $132+33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Chevy Equinox median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$400
- 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, telematics (opt UE1), (LH dash), ID 8583452530 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$143$75 – $316
Communication, wireless charger, (center console), ID 1355804623 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$165$50 – $275
Communication, telematics (opt UE1), (LH dash), ID 8568667922 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$100$70 – $232
Communication, wireless charger, (center console), ID 1356373217 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$110$50 – $275
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Equinox transmission control module cost by year?
2025311 listingsFits 6 years$150$35 – $3702024590 listingsFits 13 years$81$25 – $40520231,000 listingsFits 13 years$100$30 – $4052022725 listingsFits 11 years$99$30 – $40520211,237 listingsFits 14 years$90$27 – $40520201,489 listingsFits 13 years$96$27 – $40520191,351 listingsFits 12 years$147$20 – $40520181,752 listingsFits 12 years$139$19 – $4052017750 listingsFits 14 years$70$35 – $4052016736 listingsFits 14 years$77$25 – $4052015800 listingsFits 10 years$56$27 – $331
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox 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 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Communication, telematics (opt UE1), (LH dash), ID 85686679, lists at a $100 median, while Fuel Pump, (LH rear floor) commands $232, a 132% 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 $56, while 2025 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2010–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox sits 27% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 32% 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 Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Side Mirror
$166median
$30$744
02wide ±168%
Axle Shaft
$136median
$35$493
03wide ±229%
Wheels
$178median
$35$850
04wide ±186%
Strut
$78median
$30$320
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$164median
$35$625
06wide ±173%
Rear Bumper
$242median
$60$895
07wide ±267%
Grille
$210median
$35$1,156
08wide ±108%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$119$1,420
09wide ±105%
Front Bumper
$280median
$100$690
10wide ±205%
Transmission
$700median
$120$2,993
11wide ±170%
Engine
$1,395median
$280$5,031
12wide ±135%
Fender
$357median
$65$1,027
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyEquinox
Class$135
Equinox$99
$36 diff41,009 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyEquinox
Class$145
Equinox$99
$46 diff33,519 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyEquinox
RAV4$125
Equinox$99
$26 diff24,530 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsChevyEquinox
F250$190
Equinox$99
$91 diff22,756 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyEquinox
1500$130
Equinox$99
$31 diff22,064 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordEscapevsChevyEquinox
Escape$100
Equinox$99
$1 diff21,161 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 ±281%
Chevy Camaro
$147median
$25$850
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Colorado
$121median
$25$560
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Cruze
$139median
$24$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 Equinox transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Chevy Equinox?
The median asking price is $99 across 8,797 priced listings from 769 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $56.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $99, 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 Equinox 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 Equinox transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.