Used Chevy Impala transmission control module from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Impala transmission control module?

Asking prices from 896 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 28, 2026
Strong coverage4,791 priced of 5,571 observed17 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Impala 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 Impala transmission control module costs $24 to $405, with a median asking price of $130. Based on 4,791 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2023 (18 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$145
Grade B (good)$137
Grade C (fair)$55

Chevy Impala transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$24
Average
$136
High
$405
5,571 listings observed · 4,791 pricedUpdated 18h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$3693,451 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$4051,090 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$12574 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$125176 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$405 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Impala transmission control module is listed

We found priced Chevy Impala transmission control module listings at 896 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 2,291 listings (12% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $177, 136% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois2,29143$177+36%
North Carolina1,25149$100-23%
Indiana1,23131$110-15%
Ohio1,18352$99-24%
Texas1,09845$75-42%
Georgia98732$99-24%
Michigan87960$141+8%
Missouri85729$134+3%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $130 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Impala transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$130
Chevy Impala 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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

Other years2019201820162015
Communication, (OnStar, opt UE1), (package shelf)50 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$110$50 – $240
Information-GPS-TV, ID 8451302750 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$188$75 – $220
Information-GPS-TV, ID 8454690450 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$188$75 – $220
Network Gateway, (left kick panel)50 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$232$41 – $232
Temperature, ID 1351601850 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$99$35 – $232
Air Bag, (below LH side of center console)49 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$125$40 – $232
Information-GPS-TV, ID 8454690249 listingsInterchange 2018–2022$177$50 – $232
Parking Brake, (rear frame)48 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$136$40 – $296
Driver Assist, rear park assist (opt UD7), (LH quarter panel)47 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$123$24 – $249
Information-GPS-TV, ID 8430790247 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$177$30 – $232
Suspension, (RH rear quarter panel)47 listingsInterchange 2015–2021$187$35 – $232
Body Control (BCM), (LH Dash)45 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$125$46 – $243
Lamps, (ballast control, side of headlamp)44 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$125$49 – $340
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry), (RH cowl)41 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$125$41 – $195
Temperature, ID 1351601940 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$110$35 – $405
Seat, (below RH seat)38 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$96$40 – $235
Temperature, ID 1351601337 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$85$35 – $243

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Impala transmission control module cost by year?

$111$126$142$158$17320152016201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Impala transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Impala 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 164% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $145.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Temperature, ID 13516013, lists at a $85 median, while Network Gateway, (left kick panel) commands $232, a 173% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2018 tops the table at $165. Parts from 2006–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 16 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Impala 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

  1. 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.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. 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.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Chevy Impala?

The median asking price is $130 across 4,791 priced listings from 896 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $145. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $123.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Impala transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Chevy Impala 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 Impala model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Chevy Impala transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Impala transmission control module fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.

Used Chevy Impala Transmission Control Module Cost — From $24 to $405