Chevy Camaro AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $143
- High
- $330
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Camaro AC compressor?
Asking prices from 549 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Camaro 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 Chevy Camaro AC compressor costs $30 to $330, with a median asking price of $147. Based on 1,066 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$148
Grade B (good)$159
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$330893 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$308108 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$12565 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$330 | 893 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$308 | 108 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$125 | 65 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$148
Grade B$159
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$330 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Camaro AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Camaro AC compressor listings at 549 salvage yards across 47 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 464 listings (9% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $90, while Missouri yards ask $150, 67% 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 | 464 | 30 | $146-1% |
| Texas | 412 | 41 | $150+2% |
| Georgia | 330 | 23 | $150+2% |
| California | 306 | 36 | $95-35% |
| Ohio | 291 | 29 | $103-30% |
| Missouri | 239 | 21 | $150+2% |
| North Carolina | 235 | 33 | $113-23% |
| Indiana | 230 | 21 | $90-39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $147 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Camaro AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $147
- Chevy Camaro median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $430–$1,045
- 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 Chevy Camaro AC compressor cost by year?
2024100 listingsFits 7 years$169$50 – $3102022150 listingsFits 12 years$145$30 – $3102021150 listingsFits 12 years$150$30 – $3102020150 listingsFits 12 years$145$30 – $3102019150 listingsFits 12 years$145$30 – $3102018150 listingsFits 12 years$145$30 – $3102017150 listingsFits 8 years$124$30 – $3302016150 listingsFits 9 years$143$30 – $262
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Camaro AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Camaro AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.2L, lists at a $169 median, while 3.6L commands $171, a 1% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $124, while 2024 tops the table at $169. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Camaro sits 2% below the Ford F150 ($150), 26% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 41% 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 Chevy Camaro parts are priced?
01wide ±129%
Transmission Control Module
$147median
$25$405
02wide ±276%
Brake Caliper
$246median
$40$1,400
03wide ±95%
Tailgate
$400median
$139$896
04wide ±156%
Car Radio
$175median
$50$595
05wide ±99%
Control Arm
$122median
$29$270
06wide ±202%
Air Bag
$233median
$59$1,000
07wide ±194%
Wheels
$250median
$65$1,035
08wide ±127%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$450
09wide ±111%
Grille
$250median
$45$600
10wide ±118%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$620median
$140$1,600
11wide ±154%
Radiator
$171median
$50$575
12wide ±99%
Headlight Assembly
$734median
$120$1,577
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Camaro AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyCamaro
F150$150
Camaro$147
$3 diff3,989 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyCamaro
Class$198
Camaro$147
$51 diff3,356 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyCamaro
Class$250
Camaro$147
$103 diff3,352 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCamaro
Elantra$143
Camaro$147
$4 diff3,234 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyCamaro
1500$130
Camaro$147
$17 diff3,183 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyCamaro
Explorer$143
Camaro$147
$4 diff3,124 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
Chevy Camaro AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Camaro?
The median asking price is $147 across 1,066 priced listings from 549 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $148. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $124.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Camaro AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Camaro AC compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $147, 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 Chevy Camaro model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Camaro AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Camaro AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.