Chevy Suburban AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $69
- Average
- $180
- High
- $347
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Suburban AC compressor?
Asking prices from 158 salvage yards in 30 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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Chevy Suburban 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 Suburban AC compressor costs $69 to $347, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 856 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$164
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$332533 listings
Grade BStandard used$73–$347264 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$1015 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$25054 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$332 | 533 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $73–$347 | 264 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $69–$101 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$250 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$164
Grade C$70
Ungraded$126
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $69–$347 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Suburban AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Suburban AC compressor listings at 158 salvage yards across 30 states. Texas supplies the most, with 343 listings (29% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $118, while Colorado yards ask $225, 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 343 | 27 | $187+7% |
| Illinois | 176 | 9 | $164-6% |
| Florida | 80 | 17 | $123-30% |
| Missouri | 62 | 7 | $150-14% |
| California | 62 | 15 | $118-33% |
| Georgia | 60 | 9 | $164-6% |
| Colorado | 53 | 1 | $225+29% |
| Oklahoma | 50 | 2 | $175 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Suburban AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Chevy Suburban median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $460–$1,075
- 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 Suburban AC compressor cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 5 years$187$75 – $3152024150 listingsFits 5 years$187$75 – $315202358 listingsFits 5 years$193$75 – $3152022150 listingsFits 5 years$225$80 – $3152021150 listingsFits 5 years$163$85 – $347202050 listingsFits 6 years$150$69 – $279201950 listingsFits 6 years$164$75 – $249201834 listingsFits 5 years$132$80 – $332201750 listingsFits 6 years$164$70 – $249201650 listingsFits 6 years$164$75 – $249201550 listingsFits 6 years$162$70 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Suburban AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Suburban AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 154% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $178.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, lists at a $175 median, while 6.2L commands $187, a 7% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $132, while 2022 tops the table at $225. Parts from 2015–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Suburban sits 17% above the Ford F150 ($150), 12% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 30% 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 Suburban parts are priced?
01wide ±225%
Transmission Control Module
$120median
$20$560
02wide ±209%
Wheels
$300median
$55$1,310
03wide ±210%
Car Radio
$124median
$28$550
04wide ±297%
Front Seat
$267median
$50$1,635
05wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$248median
$45$817
06wide ±187%
Center Console
$201median
$50$800
07wide ±268%
Air Bag
$195median
$40$1,085
08wide ±163%
Grille
$350median
$60$1,200
09spread ±56%
Transmission
$2,594median
$1,550$4,450
10wide ±104%
Headlight Assembly
$720median
$162$1,660
11wide ±208%
Transfer Case
$297median
$58$1,294
12wide ±115%
Strut
$248median
$42$612
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Suburban AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevySuburban
F150$150
Suburban$175
$25 diff3,779 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsChevySuburban
Class$199
Suburban$175
$24 diff3,142 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevySuburban
Class$250
Suburban$175
$75 diff3,142 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevySuburban
1500$133
Suburban$175
$42 diff3,115 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsChevySuburban
Elantra$144
Suburban$175
$31 diff3,037 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevySuburban
Explorer$148
Suburban$175
$27 diff2,919 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 ±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 ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Chevy Suburban AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Suburban?
The median asking price is $175 across 856 priced listings from 158 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $178. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $132.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Suburban AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Suburban AC compressor replacement typically runs $460–$1,075 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $175, 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 Suburban 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 Suburban AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Suburban AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.