Cadillac Escalade transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $1,384
- Average
- $2,867
- High
- $5,342
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac Escalade transmission?
Asking prices from 406 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Cadillac Escalade transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Cadillac Escalade transmission costs $1,384 to $5,342, with a median asking price of $2,749. Based on 1,256 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,795
Grade B (good)$2,645
Grade C (fair)$2,500
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,384–$5,000848 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,412–$4,784310 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,300–$2,7504 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,440–$5,34294 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,384–$5,000 | 848 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,412–$4,784 | 310 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,300–$2,750 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,440–$5,342 | 94 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,795
Grade B$2,645
Grade C$2,500
Ungraded$2,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,384–$5,342 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac Escalade transmission is listed
We found priced Cadillac Escalade transmission listings at 406 salvage yards across 43 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 203 listings (14% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $2,095, while Florida yards ask $2,663, 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 203 | 40 | $2,625-5% |
| Illinois | 165 | 22 | $2,652-4% |
| Indiana | 126 | 20 | $2,580-6% |
| Florida | 122 | 30 | $2,663-3% |
| Texas | 121 | 37 | $2,498-9% |
| Ohio | 84 | 12 | $2,095-24% |
| California | 63 | 27 | $2,400-13% |
| Wisconsin | 63 | 15 | $2,550-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,749 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac Escalade transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,749
- Cadillac Escalade median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,320–$4,550
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac Escalade transmission cost by year?
2025132 listingsFits 5 years$2,795$1,550 – $4,8752024218 listingsFits 5 years$2,685$1,456 – $5,0002023218 listingsFits 4 years$2,666$1,456 – $5,0002022100 listingsFits 5 years$2,674$1,550 – $4,8942021156 listings$3,325$1,800 – $4,8882020100 listingsFits 2 years$3,008$1,800 – $5,3422019125 listingsFits 2 years$3,177$1,450 – $5,3422018100 listings$2,695$1,615 – $5,3422017100 listingsFits 3 years$2,604$1,695 – $5,0002016100 listingsFits 3 years$2,666$1,848 – $5,300201588 listingsFits 4 years$2,283$1,384 – $3,910
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac Escalade transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac Escalade transmission are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 12% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,795.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT, 10 speed), 4x4, naturally aspirated, lists at a $2,404 median, while (AT, 10 speed), 4x4, supercharged commands $3,375, a 40% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $2,283, while 2021 tops the table at $3,325. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac Escalade sits 290% above the Ram 1500 ($705), 8% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,548), and 33% above the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Cadillac Escalade parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$132median
$24$485
02wide ±161%
Wheels
$300median
$71$1,035
03wide ±180%
Car Radio
$153median
$30$582
04wide ±197%
Grille
$312median
$55$1,285
05wide ±153%
Air Bag
$255median
$45$826
06wide ±299%
Front Seat
$355median
$75$2,200
07wide ±219%
Center Console
$250median
$58$1,155
08wide ±213%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$449
09wide ±96%
Fog Light
$349median
$54$724
10wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$235median
$70$599
11wide ±161%
Side Mirror
$296median
$65$1,020
12wide ±153%
Radiator
$241median
$73$809
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac Escalade transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsCadillacEscalade
1500$705
Escalade$2,749
$2,044 diff7,418 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsCadillacEscalade
1500$2,548
Escalade$2,749
$201 diff6,915 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsCadillacEscalade
F150$2,060
Escalade$2,749
$689 diff6,681 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsCadillacEscalade
1500$2,525
Escalade$2,749
$224 diff6,427 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsCadillacEscalade
3500$3,444
Escalade$2,749
$695 diff6,167 listings
TransmissioncompareFordExplorervsCadillacEscalade
Explorer$1,564
Escalade$2,749
$1,185 diff5,106 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X3
$940median
$155$4,175
BMWwide ±252%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$125$3,594
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,548median
$1,177$5,665
Chevywide ±74%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,900median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,800median
$308$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±133%
Dodge Durango
$1,290median
$433$3,862
Fordwide ±277%
Ford Edge
$1,219median
$200$6,944
Fordwide ±95%
Ford Escape
$2,054median
$867$4,790
Common questions
Cadillac Escalade transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Cadillac Escalade?
The median asking price is $2,749 across 1,256 priced listings from 406 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,795. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,283.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac Escalade transmission?
Using a used part, a Cadillac Escalade transmission replacement typically runs $3,320–$4,550 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,749, 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.
Which Cadillac Escalade model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Cadillac Escalade transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac Escalade transmission fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.