2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $135
- High
- $450
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Chevy Malibu Transmission Control Module prices
Year-specific used transmission control module pricing for the 2016 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module
A used 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module costs between $20 and $450, with a median of $125 from 1,561 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 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module costs $20 to $450, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 1,561 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$129
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$4501,279 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$335208 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$10016 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$37558 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$450 | 1,279 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $24–$335 | 208 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$100 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$375 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$129
Grade B$125
Grade C$50
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$450 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- 2016 Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$425
- 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
Temperature, (center dash), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), automatic temperature control (opt CJ2)50 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$125$35 – $232
Driver Assist, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), blind spot alert (opt UFT), master module (LH rear bumper), ID 2284440349 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$170$50 – $232
Memory, (seat, mounted below seat), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style)49 listingsInterchange 2014–2024$125$41 – $232
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry), (RH dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), ID 1350677249 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$165$30 – $226
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry), (RH dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), ID 1359906549 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$165$30 – $226
Communication, VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), wireless charger (opt K4C), (center console)48 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$177$51 – $232
Air Bag, (below center console), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), w/o adaptive cruise45 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$105$50 – $232
Driver Assist, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), blind spot alert (opt UFT), slave module (RH rear bumper)45 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$182$37 – $240
Communication, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), (OnStar, opt UE1), (rear package shelf)44 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$232$66 – $232
Communication, VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), telematics (OnStar, opt UE1), (left side cowl)44 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$232$66 – $232
Air Bag, (below center console), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited)42 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$100$40 – $195
Seat, (heater control, under LH seat), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style)40 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$99$24 – $232
Body Control (BCM), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), (cowl)38 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$180$40 – $232
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), LT, ID 8406592438 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$166$40 – $242
Temperature, (center dash), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), semi automatic temperature control (opt C4P)37 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$50$20 – $232
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), Hybrid, ID 8406592337 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$75$30 – $250
Body Control (BCM), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), (LH kick panel)36 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$125$46 – $232
Memory, (seat, mounted below seat), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited)36 listingsInterchange 2010–2019$99$40 – $232
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), L model, ID 8406593335 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$40 – $254
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), LS, ID 8406593335 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$40 – $254
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), LT, ID 8406593335 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$40 – $254
Fuel Pump, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), (RH quarter panel)32 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$232$41 – $232
Fuel Pump, VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), (RH rear package tray)32 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$46$41 – $125
Driver Assist, VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), park assist (opt UD5), (LH rear trunk compartment), park assist (semi-automatic parking assistant, opt UFQ)31 listings$115$40 – $305
Seat, (heater control, under LH seat), VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited)31 listingsInterchange 2010–2017$177$46 – $232
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), L model, ID 1359353931 listings$65$45 – $235
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), Premier, ID 8418842531 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$99$35 – $270
Air Bag, (below center console), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), adaptive cruise (opt KSG)30 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$40 – $319
Driver Assist, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), blind spot alert (opt UFT), master module (LH rear bumper), ID 8400764730 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$114$45 – $210
Driver Assist, VIN 1 (4th digit, Limited), rear park assist (opt UD7), (LH rear trunk compartment)30 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$93$24 – $270
Driver Assist, VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), park assist (opt UD5), (LH rear trunk compartment), w/o park assist28 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$24 – $254
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), Premier, ID 8406592221 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$130$40 – $335
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), Premier, ID 1359354017 listings$137$65 – $237
Temperature, (center dash), VIN Z (4th digit, New Style), Hybrid, ID 135081269 listings$99$50 – $193
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Chevy Malibu compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 2,031 observed listings, including 1,561 with posted prices. Its $125 median is 15% above the Chevy Malibu guide's $109 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 15 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 Chevy Malibu transmission control module cost in other years?
2025928 listings$139$20 – $32420241,300 listingsCompatible$120$30 – $40520231,249 listingsCompatible$125$35 – $33520221,399 listingsCompatible$125$35 – $3352021726 listingsCompatible$99$40 – $33520201,150 listingsCompatible$99$25 – $3402019676 listingsCompatible$132$30 – $40520181,350 listingsCompatible$125$30 – $4052017933 listingsCompatible$110$30 – $4052015600 listingsCompatible$56$25 – $321
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What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
02wide ±160%
ABS Module
$119median
$30$410
03wide ±168%
Air Bag
$135median
$25$478
04wide ±217%
Alternator
$75median
$25$350
05wide ±214%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$30$415
06wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$100median
$20$343
07wide ±208%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$20$249
08wide ±92%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$434median
$119$919
09wide ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
10wide ±148%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$49$767
11wide ±187%
Car Radio
$106median
$28$425
12wide ±174%
Center Console
$91median
$28$345
13wide ±110%
AC Condenser
$142median
$30$342
14wide ±187%
Control Arm
$75median
$28$308
15
Differential
Price data updating
16wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$404median
$140$1,060
17
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
18wide ±112%
Engine
$1,250median
$450$3,252
19wide ±137%
Engine Computer
$99median
$35$306
20wide ±224%
Exhaust Manifold
$126median
$35$600
21wide ±108%
Fender
$235median
$75$582
22wide ±175%
Fog Light
$131median
$24$483
23wide ±116%
Front Seat
$191median
$50$495
24wide ±168%
Fuel Pump
$85median
$34$320
25wide ±184%
Fuel Tank
$110median
$40$445
26wide ±176%
Grille
$210median
$34$775
27wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$90$1,522
28
Heater Core
Price data updating
29wide ±70%
Hood
$385median
$125$662
30wide ±213%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$25$450
31spread ±33%
Instrument Cluster
$75median
$50$100
32wide ±115%
Intake Manifold
$86median
$35$232
33wide ±178%
Master Cylinder
$55median
$25$221
34wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
35wide ±109%
Power Steering Pump
$80median
$30$205
36wide ±82%
Quarter Panel
$462median
$200$960
37wide ±152%
Radiator
$125median
$35$415
38wide ±97%
Rear View Mirror
$75median
$44$190
39wide ±146%
Starter
$100median
$25$316
40wide ±204%
Steering Column
$125median
$40$550
41wide ±109%
Steering Rack
$147median
$40$361
42wide ±105%
Steering Wheel
$132median
$44$320
43wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
44wide ±187%
Sunroof
$178median
$50$715
45wide ±221%
Tail Light
$102median
$20$470
46wide ±93%
Tailgate
$400median
$136$880
47wide ±147%
Throttle Body
$73median
$25$240
48wide ±107%
Torque Converter
$150median
$55$375
49tight ±12%
Transfer Case
$201median
$185$232
50wide ±108%
Transmission
$1,946median
$405$4,614
51wide ±105%
Turbocharger
$210median
$70$509
52wide ±247%
Water Pump
$50median
$25$272
53wide ±254%
Wheels
$150median
$25$788
54wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$99median
$30$331
Common questions
2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Based on 1,561 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module lists between $20 and $450, with a median asking price of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Using a used part, a 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module replacement typically runs $220–$425 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this year lists at $125, 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 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module also appear under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 2016 Chevy Malibu tcm?
A tcm is another name for a transmission control module. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Chevy Malibu transmission control module — median $125, from 1,561 listings.