Chevy Tahoe transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $1,350
- Average
- $2,700
- High
- $5,144
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Tahoe transmission?
Asking prices from 578 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe transmission costs $1,350 to $5,144, with a median asking price of $2,595. Based on 3,111 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,595
Grade B (good)$2,435
Grade C (fair)$1,750
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,350–$5,1441,953 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,438–$4,500603 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,400–$2,60020 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,400–$4,775535 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,350–$5,144 | 1,953 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,438–$4,500 | 603 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,400–$2,600 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,400–$4,775 | 535 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,595
Grade B$2,435
Grade C$1,750
Ungraded$2,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,350–$5,144 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Tahoe transmission is listed
We found priced Chevy Tahoe transmission listings at 578 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 671 listings (18% of the total) from 74 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $2,200, while Georgia yards ask $2,740, 25% 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 | 671 | 74 | $2,400-8% |
| Texas | 445 | 58 | $2,359-9% |
| Illinois | 312 | 28 | $2,701+4% |
| Colorado | 181 | 6 | $2,595 |
| Oklahoma | 177 | 13 | $2,200-15% |
| Arizona | 164 | 26 | $2,552-2% |
| Florida | 157 | 36 | $2,500-4% |
| Georgia | 126 | 26 | $2,740+6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,595 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Tahoe transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,595
- Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe transmission cost by year?
2025378 listingsFits 6 years$2,500$1,400 – $5,1442024380 listingsFits 6 years$2,360$1,456 – $5,0002023377 listingsFits 6 years$2,520$1,400 – $5,1442022465 listingsFits 6 years$2,790$1,456 – $5,0532021511 listings$2,985$1,438 – $4,8882020296 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,350 – $4,7242019369 listingsFits 7 years$2,777$1,350 – $4,7752018298 listingsFits 7 years$2,500$1,500 – $4,7242017200 listingsFits 7 years$2,782$1,600 – $3,9312016200 listingsFits 7 years$2,782$1,400 – $3,9312015200 listingsFits 7 years$2,433$1,498 – $4,775
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Tahoe transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe 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 48% 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, police package, lists at a $2,000 median, while (AT, 10 speed), 4x4, 3.0L commands $2,671, a 34% 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 $2,360, while 2021 tops the table at $2,985. Parts from 2021–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Tahoe sits 271% above the Ram 1500 ($699), 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 Tahoe parts are priced?
01wide ±235%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,350
02wide ±146%
Side Mirror
$240median
$50$750
03wide ±168%
Grille
$350median
$58$1,235
04wide ±261%
Transfer Case
$300median
$65$1,633
05wide ±152%
Radiator
$225median
$65$749
06wide ±127%
Strut
$237median
$50$654
07wide ±99%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$175$1,660
08wide ±131%
Starter
$105median
$30$306
09wide ±135%
Alternator
$162median
$35$474
10wide ±111%
Front Bumper
$375median
$67$900
11wide ±130%
Engine
$4,700median
$1,112$13,300
12wide ±143%
Axle Shaft
$155median
$50$493
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Tahoe transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$699
Tahoe$2,595
$1,896 diff9,426 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$2,563
Tahoe$2,595
$32 diff8,737 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsChevyTahoe
F150$2,060
Tahoe$2,595
$535 diff8,536 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$2,595
Tahoe$2,595
$0 diff8,491 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsChevyTahoe
3500$3,444
Tahoe$2,595
$849 diff8,022 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF250vsChevyTahoe
F250$3,525
Tahoe$2,595
$930 diff7,703 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X3
$918median
$157$3,830
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 ±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 ±99%
Ford Escape
$2,000median
$815$4,790
Fordwide ±170%
Ford Explorer
$1,596median
$243$5,664
Common questions
Chevy Tahoe transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Chevy Tahoe?
The median asking price is $2,595 across 3,111 priced listings from 578 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,595. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,360.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Tahoe transmission?
Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe transmission replacement typically runs $3,165–$4,395 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,595, 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe 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.