2018 Buick Encore transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $104
- Average
- $438
- High
- $1,800
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Buick Encore Transmission prices
Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2018 Buick Encore, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Buick Encore transmission
A used 2018 Buick Encore transmission costs between $104 and $1,800, with a median of $320 from 194 salvage yard listings.
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used 2018 Buick Encore transmission costs $104 to $1,800, with a median asking price of $320. Based on 194 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2021 (6 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$375
Grade B (good)$219
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$1,690146 listings
Grade BStandard used$104–$42426 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1,80022 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$1,690 | 146 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $104–$424 | 26 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$1,800 | 22 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$375
Grade B$219
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $104–$1,800 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Buick Encore transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $320
- 2018 Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $890–$2,120
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Buick Encore compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 225 observed listings, including 194 with posted prices. Its $320 median is 9% below the Buick Encore guide's $353 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021. Shopping across all 6 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 Buick Encore transmission cost in other years?
20232 listings$423$423 – $4232022100 listings$608$161 – $1,5722021200 listingsCompatible$398$125 – $1,6002020100 listingsCompatible$253$185 – $6162019200 listingsCompatible$341$100 – $1,460201782 listingsCompatible$333$199 – $1,6902016200 listingsCompatible$400$125 – $1,800201566 listings$250$150 – $700
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What other Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±118%
AC Compressor
$119median
$30$311
02wide ±94%
ABS Module
$137median
$50$307
03wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
04wide ±174%
Alternator
$85median
$30$325
05wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
06wide ±193%
Blower Motor
$67median
$30$288
07wide ±268%
Brake Caliper
$40median
$12$226
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±99%
Front Bumper
$305median
$145$750
10wide ±106%
Rear Bumper
$300median
$74$707
11wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
12wide ±171%
Center Console
$120median
$35$445
13wide ±153%
AC Condenser
$106median
$40$365
14wide ±173%
Control Arm
$71median
$30$276
15
Differential
Price data updating
16wide ±78%
Door Assembly
$315median
$150$641
17wide ±125%
Drive Shaft
$150median
$70$445
18wide ±78%
Engine
$1,900median
$790$3,755
19wide ±165%
Engine Computer
$84median
$40$317
20
Exhaust Manifold
Price data updating
21wide ±87%
Fender
$255median
$75$520
22wide ±133%
Fog Light
$94median
$35$285
23wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
24wide ±130%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$40$300
25wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
26wide ±229%
Grille
$181median
$35$865
27wide ±104%
Headlight Assembly
$536median
$148$1,262
28
Heater Core
$266median
$266$266
29wide ±61%
Hood
$698median
$230$1,087
30wide ±121%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$20$260
31tight ±12%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$50$65
32wide ±116%
Intake Manifold
$71median
$30$195
33wide ±188%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$305
34wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
35wide ±112%
Power Steering Pump
$65median
$50$195
36spread ±59%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$250$822
37wide ±89%
Radiator
$147median
$50$313
38wide ±190%
Rear View Mirror
$75median
$24$309
39wide ±247%
Starter
$60median
$20$316
40wide ±155%
Steering Column
$120median
$40$413
41wide ±137%
Steering Rack
$110median
$45$347
42wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
43wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
44wide ±164%
Sunroof
$184median
$46$651
45wide ±131%
Tail Light
$137median
$40$398
46wide ±115%
Tailgate
$315median
$100$822
47wide ±145%
Throttle Body
$75median
$20$237
48wide ±90%
Torque Converter
$141median
$55$310
49wide ±99%
Transfer Case
$157median
$76$387
50wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
51wide ±129%
Turbocharger
$275median
$80$791
52wide ±118%
Water Pump
$51median
$20$140
53wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
54wide ±185%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$307
Common questions
2018 Buick Encore transmission FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Buick Encore transmission?
Based on 194 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Buick Encore transmission lists between $104 and $1,800, with a median asking price of $320.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Buick Encore transmission?
Using a used part, a 2018 Buick Encore transmission replacement typically runs $890–$2,120 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $320, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Buick Encore transmission fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Buick Encore transmission also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 Buick Encore gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Buick Encore transmission — median $320, from 194 listings.