Chevy Cruze AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $115
- High
- $271
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze AC compressor?
Asking prices from 157 salvage yards in 29 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 Cruze 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 Cruze AC compressor costs $40 to $271, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 97 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$131
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$27175 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$17610 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$401 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$10011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$271 | 75 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$176 | 10 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$40 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$100 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$131
Grade B$100
Grade C$40
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$271 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze AC compressor listings at 157 salvage yards across 29 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 49 listings (12% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $63, while Texas yards ask $225, 257% 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 | 49 | 14 | $100 |
| Wisconsin | 38 | 11 | $176+76% |
| Virginia | 33 | 11 | $75-25% |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | 6 | $63-37% |
| Texas | 29 | 12 | $225+125% |
| Ohio | 26 | 7 | $85-15% |
| North Carolina | 24 | 8 | $63-37% |
| Indiana | 20 | 6 | $100 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$1,000
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2020)
Other years2016
Non-Interchange search using Chevy Cruze and similar models
1 listings$50$50 – $50Non-Interchange search using only Chevy Cruze
1 listings$50$50 – $50Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Cruze AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 228% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $131.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2016 tops the table at $100. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 33% below the Ford F150 ($150), 49% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 60% 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.
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$50median
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$100median
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Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyCruze
F150$150
Cruze$100
$50 diff3,020 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$198
Cruze$100
$98 diff2,387 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$250
Cruze$100
$150 diff2,383 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCruze
Elantra$143
Cruze$100
$43 diff2,265 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyCruze
1500$130
Cruze$100
$30 diff2,214 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyCruze
Explorer$143
Cruze$100
$43 diff2,155 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 Cruze AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $100 across 97 priced listings from 157 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $131. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze AC compressor replacement typically runs $385–$1,000 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $100, 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 Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.