Chevy Traverse AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $41
- Average
- $147
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Traverse AC compressor?
Asking prices from 98 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse AC compressor costs $41 to $387, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 440 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$387308 listings
Grade BStandard used$63–$321125 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$2007 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$387 | 308 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $63–$321 | 125 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$200 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$125
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $41–$387 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Traverse AC compressor is listed
We found priced Chevy Traverse AC compressor listings at 98 salvage yards across 22 states. Texas supplies the most, with 143 listings (24% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Mississippi ask a median $50, while Missouri yards ask $206, 312% 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 | 143 | 10 | $160+18% |
| Arizona | 86 | 7 | $83-39% |
| Illinois | 64 | 5 | $169+24% |
| Missouri | 58 | 7 | $206+51% |
| California | 54 | 16 | $83-39% |
| Mississippi | 51 | 3 | $50-63% |
| Michigan | 28 | 12 | $168+24% |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 5 | $88-35% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $136 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Traverse AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $136
- Chevy Traverse median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$1,035
- 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 Traverse AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$186$75 – $2972024100 listingsFits 14 years$160$65 – $243202350 listingsFits 11 years$213$80 – $225202250 listingsFits 8 years$83$50 – $200202150 listingsFits 10 years$97$63 – $387202050 listingsFits 11 years$201$80 – $225201984 listingsFits 11 years$168$41 – $275201884 listingsFits 11 years$168$41 – $275201750 listingsFits 11 years$201$80 – $225201650 listingsFits 10 years$169$99 – $174201550 listingsFits 9 years$83$63 – $329
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Traverse AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 20% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, new style (VIN R or VIN V, 5th digit), lists at a $160 median, while classic style (VIN S or VIN T, 5th digit) commands $201, a 26% 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 $83, while 2023 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 9% below the Ford F150 ($150), 32% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 46% 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 Traverse parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Wheels
$200median
$39$595
02wide ±149%
Side Mirror
$230median
$50$735
03wide ±210%
Grille
$255median
$44$1,115
04wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$25$493
05wide ±167%
Tail Light
$231median
$45$815
06wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$799median
$163$2,800
07wide ±142%
Rear Bumper
$237median
$75$750
08wide ±147%
Strut
$100median
$30$324
09wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,898median
$750$5,097
10wide ±222%
Radiator
$162median
$40$760
11wide ±204%
Front Bumper
$248median
$50$1,060
12wide ±73%
Fender
$350median
$150$661
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Traverse AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsChevyTraverse
F150$150
Traverse$136
$14 diff3,363 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTraverse
Class$250
Traverse$136
$114 diff2,726 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsChevyTraverse
1500$133
Traverse$136
$3 diff2,699 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsChevyTraverse
Explorer$148
Traverse$136
$12 diff2,503 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsChevyTraverse
Escape$150
Traverse$136
$14 diff2,424 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsChevyTraverse
Sorento$152
Traverse$136
$16 diff2,248 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 ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
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 Traverse AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Chevy Traverse?
The median asking price is $136 across 440 priced listings from 98 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $83.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse AC compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $136, 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 Traverse 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 Traverse AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.