Buick Encore GX AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $154
- High
- $399
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX AC compressor?
Asking prices from 63 salvage yards in 7 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore GX AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Buick Encore GX AC compressor costs $45 to $399, with a median asking price of $151. Based on 413 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$113
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$323325 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$39970 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$39918 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$323 | 325 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$399 | 70 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$399 | 18 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$113
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$399 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore GX AC compressor is listed
We found priced Buick Encore GX AC compressor listings at 63 salvage yards across 7 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 181 listings (43% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $113, while Texas yards ask $186, 65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 181 | 7 | $157+4% |
| Florida | 95 | 21 | $125-17% |
| California | 84 | 22 | $113-25% |
| Texas | 50 | 7 | $186+23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $151 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $151
- Buick Encore GX median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore GX AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 34% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.2L, lists at a $110 median, while 1.3L commands $138, a 25% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $113, while 2024 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2020–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits 1% above the Ford F150 ($150), 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 40% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Buick Encore GX parts are priced?
01wide ±173%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$405
02wide ±124%
Tail Light
$170median
$30$450
03wide ±161%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$474
04wide ±201%
Air Bag
$175median
$40$743
05wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$195median
$50$545
06wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$423
07wide ±146%
Center Console
$115median
$40$375
08wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$822median
$356$1,551
09wide ±102%
Grille
$295median
$75$675
10wide ±188%
Wheels
$190median
$44$757
11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
$27$500
12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
$75$651
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBuickEncoreGX
F150$150
GX$151
$1 diff3,336 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$198
GX$151
$47 diff2,703 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$250
GX$151
$99 diff2,699 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncoreGX
Elantra$143
GX$151
$8 diff2,581 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBuickEncoreGX
1500$130
GX$151
$21 diff2,530 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBuickEncoreGX
Explorer$143
GX$151
$8 diff2,471 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Buick Encore GX AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $151 across 413 priced listings from 63 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $113.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $151, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX AC compressor fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.