Chevy Suburban transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $1,550
- Average
- $2,679
- High
- $4,450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Suburban transmission?
Asking prices from 339 salvage yards in 37 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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Part overview
About the Chevy Suburban transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Chevy Suburban transmission costs $1,550 to $4,450, with a median asking price of $2,594. Based on 2,056 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,595
Grade B (good)$2,400
Grade C (fair)$1,765
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,615–$4,4501,225 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,565–$4,415424 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,599–$2,60016 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,550–$4,285391 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,615–$4,450 | 1,225 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,565–$4,415 | 424 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,599–$2,600 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,550–$4,285 | 391 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,595
Grade B$2,400
Grade C$1,765
Ungraded$2,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,550–$4,450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Suburban transmission is listed
We found priced Chevy Suburban transmission listings at 339 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 579 listings (27% of the total) from 59 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $2,400, while Michigan yards ask $2,934, 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 579 | 59 | $2,400-7% |
| Texas | 273 | 46 | $2,470-5% |
| Arizona | 228 | 27 | $2,523-3% |
| Illinois | 165 | 19 | $2,736+5% |
| Colorado | 133 | 3 | $2,595 |
| Michigan | 111 | 27 | $2,934+13% |
| Oklahoma | 109 | 7 | $2,750+6% |
| Indiana | 68 | 11 | $2,475-5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,594 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Suburban transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,594
- Chevy Suburban median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,165–$4,395
- 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 Chevy Suburban transmission cost by year?
2025288 listingsFits 5 years$2,470$1,550 – $3,8852024287 listingsFits 6 years$2,595$1,848 – $4,0002023122 listingsFits 4 years$2,556$1,848 – $4,0002022342 listingsFits 5 years$2,645$1,550 – $4,3372021174 listings$3,287$1,800 – $4,4152020293 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,600 – $4,4502019321 listingsFits 7 years$2,600$1,565 – $4,4502018200 listingsFits 7 years$2,400$1,698 – $3,8002017200 listingsFits 7 years$2,433$1,698 – $3,8002016200 listingsFits 7 years$2,458$1,565 – $3,7502015124 listingsFits 7 years$2,805$1,600 – $3,615
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Suburban transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Suburban transmission sit in a fairly tight band around the $2,594 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,595.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT, 10 speed), 4x4, 5.3L, lists at a $2,360 median, while (AT, 10 speed), 4x2, 6.2L commands $2,750, a 17% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $2,400, while 2021 tops the table at $3,287. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Suburban sits 271% above the Ram 1500 ($700), 1% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,563), and 26% 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 Chevy Suburban parts are priced?
01wide ±225%
Transmission Control Module
$120median
$20$560
02wide ±209%
Wheels
$300median
$55$1,310
03wide ±210%
Car Radio
$124median
$28$550
04wide ±297%
Front Seat
$267median
$50$1,635
05wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$248median
$45$817
06wide ±187%
Center Console
$201median
$50$800
07wide ±268%
Air Bag
$195median
$40$1,085
08wide ±163%
Grille
$350median
$60$1,200
09wide ±104%
Headlight Assembly
$720median
$162$1,660
10wide ±208%
Transfer Case
$297median
$58$1,294
11wide ±115%
Strut
$248median
$42$612
12wide ±265%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$20$550
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Suburban transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsChevySuburban
1500$700
Suburban$2,594
$1,894 diff8,336 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsChevySuburban
1500$2,563
Suburban$2,594
$31 diff7,682 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsChevySuburban
F150$2,060
Suburban$2,594
$534 diff7,481 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsChevySuburban
1500$2,595
Suburban$2,594
$1 diff7,436 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsChevySuburban
3500$3,444
Suburban$2,594
$850 diff6,967 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF250vsChevySuburban
F250$3,525
Suburban$2,594
$931 diff6,648 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±213%
BMW X3
$943median
$159$4,175
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$120$2,993
Chevywide ±106%
Chevy Malibu
$1,975median
$425$4,614
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
Chevywide ±73%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,898median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,798median
$303$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±135%
Dodge Durango
$1,283median
$388$3,862
Fordwide ±270%
Ford Edge
$1,250median
$204$6,944
Fordwide ±103%
Ford Escape
$2,000median
$815$4,924
Common questions
Chevy Suburban transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Chevy Suburban?
The median asking price is $2,594 across 2,056 priced listings from 339 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,595. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,400.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Suburban transmission?
Using a used part, a Chevy Suburban transmission replacement typically runs $3,165–$4,395 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,594, 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 Chevy Suburban 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 Chevy Suburban transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Suburban 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.