Rebuild Cost Guide

Chevy Silverado Transmission Rebuild Cost in 2026

Silverado rebuild cost ranges from $1,600 on a basic 4L60E to over $5,000 on a 10L80. The variance comes down to transmission family, hard-part damage, and labor rate. Real numbers below.

4L60E (1993-2008 Silverado 1500) — $1,600 to $2,800

Most common Silverado transmission for half-ton trucks. Master kit $200-350, valve body $200-300, converter $180-280, labor 6-8 hours. Total: $1,600 to $2,800.

4L80E (1991-2009 Silverado 2500/3500) — $2,200 to $3,500

Heavy-duty 4-speed for tow trucks and motor homes. Master kit $350-550, valve body $300-450, converter $300-450, labor 8-10 hours. Total: $2,200 to $3,500.

6L80 / 6L90 (2006-2017 Silverado) — $2,800 to $4,500

Six-speed planetary, more solenoids and clutch packs. Master kit $500-800, valve body $400-700, converter $300-500, labor 10-14 hours. Total: $2,800 to $4,500.

8L90 (2014-2018 Silverado, 2019-present 1500) — $3,500 to $5,000

Eight-speed. Significantly more complex. Kit $600-900, valve body $500-800, converter $350-550, labor 12-16 hours. Total: $3,500 to $5,000.

10L80 (2019-present Silverado) — $4,000 to $5,500

Ten-speed shared with Ford. Top-end Silverado rebuild. Kit $700-1,100, valve body $600-900, converter $400-600, labor 14-18 hours. Total: $4,000 to $5,500.

How to keep costs down

On any rebuild, replace the pressure control solenoid (EPC) and TCC solenoid every time — they are the cheapest insurance against a comeback. Use quality kits (Sonnax, Borg-Warner, Raybestos) instead of cheap import sets.

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