Used 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Chevy Cruze AC Compressor prices

Year-specific used AC compressor pricing for the 2016 Chevy Cruze, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 29, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor

A used 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor costs between $40 and $271, with a median of $100 from 95 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor costs $40 to $271, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 95 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 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

2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$116
High
$271
150 listings observed · 95 priced listings used · last updated Oct 29, 2026· How we price·

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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–$1009 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$271 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$100
2016 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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

VIN P (4th digit, Limited), 1.8L43 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$113$40 – $271
VIN P (4th digit, Limited), 1.4L28 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$103$73 – $227
VIN B (4th digit, New Style)24 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$75$50 – $220

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Chevy Cruze compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 95 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 0% above the Chevy Cruze guide's $100 median.

Among the 2 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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$52$294
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$100median
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$40$319
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$166median
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$116median
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$99median
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Price data updating

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Common questions

2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor?

Based on 95 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor lists between $40 and $271, with a median asking price of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor?

Using a used part, a 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor replacement typically runs $385–$1,000 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this year 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.

Will a 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Chevy Cruze a/c compressor?

A a/c compressor is another name for a AC compressor. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Chevy Cruze AC compressor — median $100, from 95 listings.

2016 Chevy Cruze AC Compressor Cost — Used From $40 to $271