Chevy Tahoe AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $70
- Average
- $176
- High
- $473
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Tahoe AC compressor?
Asking prices from 156 salvage yards in 32 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe AC compressor costs $70 to $473, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 911 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$193
Grade B (good)$158
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$473619 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$347240 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$1753 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$25049 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$473 | 619 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$347 | 240 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$175 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$250 | 49 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$193
Grade B$158
Grade C$85
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $70–$473 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Tahoe AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Tahoe AC compressor listings at 156 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 143 listings (13% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $123, while Colorado yards ask $225, 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 143 | 25 | $123-30% |
| Illinois | 121 | 11 | $189+8% |
| Florida | 107 | 21 | $124-29% |
| Colorado | 88 | 1 | $225+29% |
| Michigan | 88 | 12 | $214+22% |
| Texas | 81 | 16 | $213+22% |
| Indiana | 72 | 7 | $136-22% |
| Ohio | 43 | 4 | $169-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Tahoe AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe AC compressor cost by year?
2025148 listingsFits 5 years$206$100 – $4732024150 listingsFits 5 years$195$75 – $2662023150 listingsFits 5 years$193$75 – $2662022150 listingsFits 5 years$163$85 – $3472021150 listingsFits 5 years$225$123 – $320202050 listingsFits 6 years$120$85 – $241201950 listingsFits 6 years$98$75 – $232201850 listingsFits 6 years$161$70 – $252201750 listingsFits 6 years$164$70 – $271201650 listingsFits 6 years$175$70 – $213201550 listingsFits 6 years$113$75 – $265
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Tahoe AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe 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 127% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $193.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 5.3L, lists at a $193 median, while 3.0L commands $242, a 25% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $98, while 2021 tops the table at $225. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe parts are priced?
01wide ±233%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,336
02wide ±146%
Side Mirror
$240median
$50$750
03wide ±73%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
04wide ±169%
Grille
$350median
$55$1,235
05wide ±261%
Transfer Case
$300median
$65$1,633
06wide ±152%
Radiator
$225median
$65$749
07wide ±127%
Strut
$237median
$50$654
08wide ±99%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$175$1,660
09wide ±137%
Starter
$101median
$30$306
10wide ±135%
Alternator
$162median
$35$474
11wide ±111%
Front Bumper
$375median
$67$900
12wide ±129%
Engine
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Tahoe AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyTahoe
F150$150
Tahoe$175
$25 diff3,834 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTahoe
Class$250
Tahoe$175
$75 diff3,197 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$133
Tahoe$175
$42 diff3,170 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyTahoe
Explorer$148
Tahoe$175
$27 diff2,974 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsChevyTahoe
Escape$150
Tahoe$175
$25 diff2,895 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsChevyTahoe
Sorento$152
Tahoe$175
$23 diff2,719 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 ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Common questions
Chevy Tahoe AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Tahoe?
The median asking price is $175 across 911 priced listings from 156 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $193. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $98.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Tahoe AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe 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.