Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $145
- High
- $560
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 798 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 transmission control module costs $25 to $560, with a median asking price of $130. Based on 13,267 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$4758,404 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$5604,228 listings
Grade CVisible wear$30–$16081 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$450554 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$475 | 8,404 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$560 | 4,228 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $30–$160 | 81 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$450 | 554 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$162
Grade C$95
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$560 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module listings at 798 salvage yards across 47 states. Florida supplies the most, with 3,489 listings (20% of the total) from 59 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $195, 160% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3,489 | 59 | $135+4% |
| Illinois | 2,289 | 34 | $195+50% |
| Indiana | 1,345 | 24 | $190+46% |
| Arizona | 1,128 | 26 | $75-42% |
| Michigan | 1,081 | 50 | $150+15% |
| Texas | 1,060 | 50 | $99-24% |
| California | 897 | 66 | $75-42% |
| Georgia | 577 | 31 | $110-15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $130 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $130
- Chevy Silverado 1500 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
Transmission Control, (LH core support), 8 speed transmission37 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$110$41 – $316
Transmission Control, (LH core support), 10 speed transmission34 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$88$30 – $331
Theft-Locking, theft deterrent, remote start (opt AVJ), (under floor console)15 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$88$41 – $305
Driver Assist, camera, (RH cab back panel), opt UVN (bed view camera)11 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$111$96 – $159
Driver Assist, camera, (RH cab back panel), opt UVS (360 view, digital camera)11 listings$205$99 – $230
Theft-Locking, theft deterrent, w/o remote start; (at top of steering column)11 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$176$40 – $195
Towing Control, (behind LH bumper), trailer lamp control8 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$130$65 – $348
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module cost by year?
2024735 listingsFits 14 years$71$25 – $34820231,259 listingsFits 13 years$190$25 – $47520221,525 listingsFits 13 years$190$25 – $47520211,346 listingsFits 13 years$190$25 – $47520201,800 listingsFits 13 years$150$25 – $45020191,817 listingsFits 12 years$115$25 – $56020181,331 listingsFits 13 years$121$25 – $56020172,133 listingsFits 12 years$93$25 – $45020161,230 listingsFits 11 years$177$25 – $45020151,546 listingsFits 10 years$93$25 – $405
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 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 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Memory, (under driver seat), lists at a $41 median, while Driver Assist, camera, (RH cab back panel), opt UVS (360 view, digital camera) commands $205, a 400% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2021 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2013–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$266median
$54$1,200
02wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$244median
$54$929
03wide ±82%
Transmission
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
04wide ±82%
Steering Rack
$650median
$236$1,300
05wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
07wide ±232%
Transfer Case
$311median
$95$1,539
08wide ±138%
Radiator
$204median
$53$615
09wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
10wide ±133%
Alternator
$137median
$30$395
11wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$135
1500$130
$5 diff45,479 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$145
1500$130
$15 diff37,989 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsChevySilverado1500
F150$156
1500$130
$26 diff34,353 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareGMCSierra1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$125
1500$130
$5 diff27,850 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsChevySilverado1500
F250$190
1500$130
$60 diff27,226 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareChevySilverado1500vsRam1500
1500$130
1500$120
$10 diff25,574 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 ±195%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$19$405
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Impala
$130median
$24$405
Chevywide ±197%
Chevy Malibu
$109median
$20$450
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 Silverado 1500 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $130 across 13,267 priced listings from 798 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Silverado 1500 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission control module fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.