Chevy Impala AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $123
- High
- $462
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Impala AC compressor?
Asking prices from 409 salvage yards in 46 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 Impala 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 Impala AC compressor costs $25 to $462, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 355 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2020 (9 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$115
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$271223 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$33580 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$10012 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$46240 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$271 | 223 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$335 | 80 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$100 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$462 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$115
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$462 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Impala AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Impala AC compressor listings at 409 salvage yards across 46 states. Missouri supplies the most, with 275 listings (15% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $50, while Tennessee yards ask $173, 246% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 275 | 20 | $50-55% |
| Illinois | 263 | 31 | $110 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 10 | $173+57% |
| New York | 94 | 23 | $90-18% |
| California | 84 | 20 | $84-24% |
| Connecticut | 82 | 15 | $75-32% |
| Indiana | 63 | 14 | $100-9% |
| Pennsylvania | 59 | 13 | $122+11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Impala AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Chevy Impala 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 Impala AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Impala AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Impala 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 62% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, lists at a $115 median, while 2.5L commands $123, a 7% 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 $93, while 2019 tops the table at $116. 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 Impala sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($150), 44% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), 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 Impala parts are priced?
01wide ±147%
Transmission Control Module
$130median
$24$405
02wide ±148%
Side Mirror
$142median
$35$455
03wide ±123%
Front Seat
$143median
$30$382
04wide ±139%
Car Radio
$133median
$25$395
05wide ±286%
Grille
$125median
$21$736
06wide ±126%
Center Console
$143median
$35$395
07wide ±185%
Strut
$65median
$30$270
08wide ±228%
Air Bag
$139median
$35$670
09wide ±131%
Fuel Pump
$75median
$34$230
10wide ±112%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$95$881
11wide ±179%
Wheels
$159median
$30$600
12wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$125median
$45$348
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Impala AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyImpala
F150$150
Impala$110
$40 diff3,278 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyImpala
Class$198
Impala$110
$88 diff2,645 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyImpala
Class$250
Impala$110
$140 diff2,641 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyImpala
Elantra$143
Impala$110
$33 diff2,523 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyImpala
1500$130
Impala$110
$20 diff2,472 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyImpala
Explorer$143
Impala$110
$33 diff2,413 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 Impala AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Impala?
The median asking price is $110 across 355 priced listings from 409 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $93.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Impala AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Impala 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 Impala model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Impala AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Impala AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.