Chevy Colorado AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $49
- Average
- $157
- High
- $529
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Colorado AC compressor?
Asking prices from 334 salvage yards in 43 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Chevy Colorado 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 Colorado AC compressor costs $49 to $529, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 862 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$49–$410585 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$390206 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$1009 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$52962 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $49–$410 | 585 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$390 | 206 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$100 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$529 | 62 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$126
Grade C$95
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $49–$529 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Colorado AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Colorado AC compressor listings at 334 salvage yards across 43 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 162 listings (12% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Wisconsin yards ask $176, 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 162 | 16 | $121-15% |
| Illinois | 161 | 24 | $162+13% |
| California | 147 | 29 | $100-30% |
| Texas | 79 | 26 | $153+7% |
| Indiana | 64 | 14 | $125-13% |
| Missouri | 55 | 14 | $146+2% |
| Wisconsin | 48 | 16 | $176+23% |
| Kansas | 46 | 5 | $162+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Colorado AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Chevy Colorado 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 Colorado AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$174$65 – $297202432 listingsFits 4 years$174$65 – $253202330 listingsFits 3 years$213$85 – $3072022150 listingsFits 7 years$128$55 – $410202160 listingsFits 8 years$188$50 – $410202085 listingsFits 7 years$125$50 – $4102019150 listingsFits 7 years$151$70 – $2752018150 listingsFits 7 years$128$55 – $4102017150 listingsFits 7 years$113$49 – $310201679 listingsFits 2 years$175$50 – $529201564 listingsFits 2 years$171$50 – $529
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Colorado AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Colorado 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 59% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, 2.5L, lists at a $100 median, while diesel commands $151, a 51% 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 $113, while 2023 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Colorado sits 5% below the Ford F150 ($150), 28% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 43% 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 Colorado parts are priced?
01wide ±221%
Transmission Control Module
$121median
$25$560
02wide ±164%
Front Seat
$206median
$61$737
03wide ±196%
Car Radio
$121median
$25$500
04wide ±156%
Drive Shaft
$197median
$70$685
05wide ±176%
Wheels
$200median
$49$753
06wide ±226%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$950
07wide ±213%
Side Mirror
$171median
$35$763
08wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$520median
$231$1,240
09wide ±130%
Steering Rack
$350median
$119$1,028
10wide ±194%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$42$625
11wide ±126%
Control Arm
$134median
$35$372
12wide ±80%
Fender
$350median
$150$712
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Colorado AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyColorado
F150$150
Colorado$143
$7 diff3,785 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyColorado
Class$198
Colorado$143
$55 diff3,166 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyColorado
Class$250
Colorado$143
$107 diff3,148 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyColorado
1500$133
Colorado$143
$10 diff3,121 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyColorado
Elantra$144
Colorado$143
$1 diff3,043 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyColorado
Explorer$148
Colorado$143
$5 diff2,925 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±282%
BMW X3
$153median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±86%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$68$348
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgewide ±101%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$50$258
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±119%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$398
Common questions
Chevy Colorado AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Colorado?
The median asking price is $143 across 862 priced listings from 334 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $113.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Colorado AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Colorado AC compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $143, 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 Colorado model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Colorado AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Colorado AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.