holden cruze automatic transmission replacement

Replacing a Holden Cruze automatic can be done, but your wallet will feel like it did the heavy lifting.

• Budget roughly AUD 3,500–6,500 for a quality rebuild (clutch packs, valve body work), plus 8–12 hours labour.
• A factory reman/new unit typically lands around AUD 5,000–8,500 fitted; a used wrecker box is about AUD 2,000–4,000 plus fitting—and risk.
• Always flush the cooler and lines, fill with Dexron-VI, and program the TCM; skipping this is how “see you next week” happens.

Common symptoms—slip, flare, and crashy shifts—often trace to the 6T30/6T40 valve body/TCM, so a proper diagnosis can save you a full swap.

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