Transmission flush/change cost

Ruiz0800 · 12-23-2019, 11:35 PM

My dealer is charging me 450$, which seems a bit expensive, in Dallas Texas. (Automatic)

HCI2000SS · 12-23-2019, 11:41 PM

I've seen as high as $600 for the new fluid and flush procedure.

RWT · 12-24-2019, 12:27 PM

The flush & fill, as required by TSB #18-NA-355, requires between 20 and 22 qts of transmission fluid at approximately $15 a qt (blue label Mobil1). That's about $300 in trans fluid alone. Add 2-4 hours of labor (depending on who you ask) and it adds up quick.

JCunningham · 12-25-2019, 03:26 AM

are you still under the drivetrain warranty? 5 year 60,000 miles they should be doing it for free.

KingLT1 · 12-26-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RWT

The flush & fill, as required by TSB #18-NA-355, requires between 20 and 22 qts of transmission fluid at approximately $15 a qt (blue label Mobil1). That's about $300 in trans fluid alone. Add 2-4 hours of labor (depending on who you ask) and it adds up quick.

The dealership isn't paying anywhere near $15.00 a quart for that fluid. They buying the stuff in 55 gallon drums for half that cost easy. That doesn't mean to quote me on those numbers...I am just saying they buy it in bulk, so I doubt they pay anything close to MSRP on the fluid.

I have read some only paying $350.00 for the fluid flush out of pocket.

JCunningham · 12-27-2019, 12:36 AM

my dealer only has it in qts. $12.95 is the price they gave me but i have and wholesale account.

RWT · 01-01-2020, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingLT1

The dealership isn't paying anywhere near $15.00 a quart for that fluid. They buying the stuff in 55 gallon drums for half that cost easy. That doesn't mean to quote me on those numbers...I am just saying they buy it in bulk, so I doubt they pay anything close to MSRP on the fluid.

I have read some only paying $350.00 for the fluid flush out of pocket.

Just because the dealership is paying less doesn't mean the customer is being charged less. If that were true we would probably only be charged $25 for an oil change.

According to NADA, 49.6% of dealership gross profit comes from Service & Parts. New vehicle sales is approximately 26% of gross profits. Used car sales and F&I make up the rest.

The $15 a qt I quoted in my earlier post was really just a guess. The point I was trying to make is there's a relatively high materials cost associated with the procedure. Therefore, the amount the OP was being charged is not unrealistic, albeit maybe not the best price available somewhere.

No expertise implied or expressed.

Ruiz0800 · 01-06-2020, 05:17 PM

Weird I called 3 dealerships today and received 3 different quotes, 425$ from the dealership I purchased from, 190$ from reliable chevrolet, and 260$ from friendly Chevrolet.

Ruiz0800 · 01-06-2020, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

are you still under the drivetrain warranty? 5 year 60,000 miles they should be doing it for free.

I'm still under warranty I'm at 51k miles, I actually don't have the shudder issue though so I don't know if they'll change it for free

the chosen one · 01-07-2020, 09:12 AM

Most dealers will charge you for the fluid flush but only drop the transmission pan and put in the 7.4 quart service fill instead of replacing all of the fluid. Therefore, I would just pay for the pan drop service and save yourself $200. If you have the ability to jack the car up safely, you can do this yourself for around $80. You'll need a fluid pump to refill the transmission since there isn't a fill tube; I used a hand pump garden sprayer to refill mine.

tomcamaro1 · 01-07-2020, 04:28 PM

Just tell them you have the shudder and get it done for free..go over a few posts on what the shudder sounds and feels like so you can explain your "situation"to them..according to the tsb there is no need for them to replicate the problem. You may not have it now but it will come.

12-24-2019, 12:27 PM	#3
RWT Drives: 2020 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: S.E. Georgia Posts: 125	The flush & fill, as required by TSB #18-NA-355, requires between 20 and 22 qts of transmission fluid at approximately $15 a qt (blue label Mobil1). That's about $300 in trans fluid alone. Add 2-4 hours of labor (depending on who you ask) and it adds up quick. __________________ RWT 2020 Camaro RS, V6, 6MT, Satin Steel 2020 Silverado, 5.3L CC, RST, Z71, Shadow Gray 2019 Equinox LS, 1.5L Turbo, Nightfall Gray Metallic

12-27-2019, 12:36 AM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	my dealer only has it in qts. $12.95 is the price they gave me but i have and wholesale account. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-07-2020, 09:12 AM	#10
the chosen one Drives: 2017 Convertible 1SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 82	Most dealers will charge you for the fluid flush but only drop the transmission pan and put in the 7.4 quart service fill instead of replacing all of the fluid. Therefore, I would just pay for the pan drop service and save yourself $200. If you have the ability to jack the car up safely, you can do this yourself for around $80. You'll need a fluid pump to refill the transmission since there isn't a fill tube; I used a hand pump garden sprayer to refill mine. __________________ Kooks 1 7/8" LT catted headers, Katech Ported TB, SoCal ported IM, Green filter, Tuned by BCP, Borla S-Type axle-back, BMR springs, BMR front sway bar endlinks.

12-23-2019, 11:35 PM	#1
Ruiz0800 Drives: 2016 Chevrolet black Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 11	Transmission flush/change cost My dealer is charging me 450$, which seems a bit expensive, in Dallas Texas. (Automatic)

12-23-2019, 11:41 PM	#2
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	I've seen as high as $600 for the new fluid and flush procedure.

01-06-2020, 05:17 PM	#8
Ruiz0800 Drives: 2016 Chevrolet black Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 11	Weird I called 3 dealerships today and received 3 different quotes, 425$ from the dealership I purchased from, 190$ from reliable chevrolet, and 260$ from friendly Chevrolet.

01-07-2020, 04:28 PM	#11
tomcamaro1 Drives: camaro rs v6 2017 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: ON Posts: 25	Just tell them you have the shudder and get it done for free..go over a few posts on what the shudder sounds and feels like so you can explain your "situation"to them..according to the tsb there is no need for them to replicate the problem. You may not have it now but it will come.

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