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Just getting a feel for the cost on a torque converter replacement

22K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  Big Buford  
#1 ·
Hey all,

Driving my 2015 LT and just hit around 130K miles getting a shudder when accelerating. Went to the mechanic who directed me to the transmission shop. They had me quoted for around $2,600 to replace the torque converter. Most of what I had read and looked at online seems like the work isn't that bad and the parts aren't bad either. Am I crazy or should that been around $1,500-$2,000? Just want to get an honest thought from anyone who works on cars or had this done on their Impala. Thanks.
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
I am not sure of the book time on these in particular but I will say having done fwd v6 torque converters they are not a walk in the park. I did one on a Taurus and I had to drop the whole cradle with engine and transmission then seperate them. Full day job by myself. Without a lift I would not do it again.
Man that sounds like a nightmare. I wouldnt be surprised if it was similar but man that sounds like they would turn me away if they didnt charge a lot for the labor lol
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
Yes its a serious job labor rates vary wildly depending on where you live. I have seen as high as $180 per hour at some higher end shops. Cadillac is $230 an hour I believe. 180x12 hours which it took me about that is close to $2100 in labor alone. So by that hypothesis I do not feel you getting a terrible deal converter my cost back in 2016 was like $300. Hope that helps.
Yeah I think it's pretty fair in that case. I appreciate the quick responses definitely feeling better. Reading through the forum more i saw some people getting quotes for 5-6K so I think this shop is a keeper for me