Chevy Equinox AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $136
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox AC compressor?
Asking prices from 343 salvage yards in 43 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 Equinox 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 Equinox AC compressor costs $30 to $400, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 743 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$131
Grade B (good)$108
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$400508 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$332167 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$751 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$18567 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$400 | 508 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$332 | 167 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$75 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$185 | 67 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$131
Grade B$108
Grade C$75
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$400 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Equinox AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Equinox AC compressor listings at 343 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 214 listings (15% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $75, while Texas yards ask $175, 133% 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 | 214 | 23 | $109-1% |
| Florida | 175 | 29 | $150+36% |
| Kansas | 103 | 7 | $155+41% |
| California | 101 | 31 | $90-18% |
| Missouri | 98 | 8 | $75-32% |
| Texas | 94 | 11 | $175+59% |
| Ohio | 53 | 13 | $85-23% |
| Connecticut | 49 | 15 | $85-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Chevy Equinox median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$1,010
- 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 Equinox AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 3 years$215$85 – $340202450 listingsFits 7 years$175$65 – $213202350 listingsFits 7 years$150$75 – $272202250 listingsFits 7 years$175$65 – $213202150 listingsFits 7 years$175$65 – $2132020100 listingsFits 6 years$115$65 – $3322019145 listingsFits 7 years$100$49 – $3442018150 listingsFits 7 years$150$60 – $4002017100 listingsFits 3 years$75$35 – $3162016100 listingsFits 3 years$82$30 – $2432015150 listingsFits 6 years$75$30 – $221
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox 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 75% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $131.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L, lists at a $100 median, while 2.0L commands $128, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $215. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($150), 45% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 56% 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 Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±222%
Side Mirror
$161median
$30$744
02wide ±210%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$32$493
03wide ±229%
Wheels
$178median
$35$850
04wide ±191%
Strut
$76median
$30$320
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$164median
$35$625
06wide ±172%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$60$895
07wide ±267%
Grille
$210median
$35$1,156
08wide ±108%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$119$1,420
09wide ±108%
Front Bumper
$280median
$84$690
10wide ±248%
Transmission
$700median
$120$3,594
11wide ±170%
Engine
$1,395median
$280$5,031
12wide ±186%
Transfer Case
$270median
$89$1,095
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsChevyEquinox
Class$250
Equinox$110
$140 diff3,029 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyEquinox
Explorer$148
Equinox$110
$38 diff2,806 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsChevyEquinox
Escape$150
Equinox$110
$40 diff2,727 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsChevyEquinox
Sorento$152
Equinox$110
$42 diff2,530 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyEquinox
1500$163
Equinox$110
$53 diff2,465 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsChevyEquinox
Wrangler$174
Equinox$110
$64 diff2,417 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
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 ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Common questions
Chevy Equinox AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Equinox?
The median asking price is $110 across 743 priced listings from 343 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $131. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox AC compressor replacement typically runs $395–$1,010 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $110, 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 Equinox 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 Equinox AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.