2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $141
- High
- $405
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Chevy Malibu Transmission Control Module prices
Year-specific used transmission control module pricing for the 2018 Chevy Malibu, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module
A used 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module costs between $30 and $405, with a median of $125 from 983 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 Chevy Malibu transmission control module costs $30 to $405, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 983 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Aug 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$172
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$405578 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$305374 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$704 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$12527 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$405 | 578 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$305 | 374 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$70 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$125 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$106
Grade B$172
Grade C$70
Ungraded$72
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$405 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- 2018 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
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH rear trunk compartment), w/o automatic park; ID 8416904346 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$110$50 – $268
Communication, telematics (OnStar, opt UE1), (left side cowl)45 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$172$73 – $201
Communication, wireless charger (opt K4C), (center console), 110 volt receptacle (opt KI6)41 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$106$50 – $305
Air Bag, (below center console), adaptive cruise (opt KSG)37 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$110$46 – $300
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH rear trunk compartment), w/o automatic park; ID 1352113633 listings$100$30 – $305
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH rear trunk compartment), automatic park (opt UFQ)30 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$110$40 – $305
Communication, wireless charger (opt K4C), (center console), w/o 110 volt receptacle16 listings$72$50 – $172
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Chevy Malibu compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 1,350 observed listings, including 983 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, 2018 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 13 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 listingsCompatible$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 – $4052017933 listingsCompatible$110$30 – $40520162,031 listingsCompatible$125$20 – $4502015600 listingsCompatible$56$25 – $321
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$99median
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$85median
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$110median
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$210median
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$500median
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Heater Core
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$385median
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$100median
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$75median
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$86median
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Side Mirror
$132median
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$80median
$30$205
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$462median
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Radiator
$137median
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Rear View Mirror
$75median
$44$190
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$100median
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$150median
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$108median
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$400median
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$73median
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$150median
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
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Common questions
2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Based on 983 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module lists between $30 and $405, with a median asking price of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Using a used part, a 2018 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 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 Chevy Malibu tcm?
A tcm is another name for a transmission control module. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Chevy Malibu transmission control module — median $125, from 983 listings.