GMC Acadia AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $141
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Acadia AC compressor?
Asking prices from 182 salvage yards in 28 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia AC compressor costs $35 to $375, with a median asking price of $127. Based on 1,006 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$128
Grade B (good)$126
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$325692 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$375274 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$325 | 692 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$375 | 274 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$128
Grade B$126
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$375 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Acadia AC compressor is listed
We found priced GMC Acadia AC compressor listings at 182 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 194 listings (19% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $98, while Michigan yards ask $200, 104% 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 | 194 | 29 | $98-23% |
| Illinois | 159 | 16 | $183+44% |
| Texas | 136 | 29 | $150+18% |
| Arizona | 132 | 10 | $123-3% |
| Nevada | 59 | 6 | $113-11% |
| Utah | 50 | 5 | $123-3% |
| Michigan | 44 | 14 | $200+57% |
| Colorado | 40 | 5 | $137+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $127 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Acadia AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $127
- GMC Acadia median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$1,025
- 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 GMC Acadia AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$132$65 – $243202450 listingsFits 4 years$186$75 – $2972023100 listingsFits 7 years$173$50 – $2492022108 listingsFits 7 years$163$75 – $2602021199 listingsFits 8 years$132$35 – $3752020108 listingsFits 7 years$167$75 – $2432019148 listingsFits 7 years$123$41 – $3752018150 listingsFits 8 years$127$41 – $3752017164 listingsFits 12 years$113$35 – $325201650 listingsFits 8 years$83$50 – $200201546 listingsFits 9 years$83$50 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Acadia AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Acadia 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 2% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $128.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $166 median, while 3.6L commands $186, a 12% 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 2024 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Acadia sits 15% below the Ford F150 ($150), 36% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 49% 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 GMC Acadia parts are priced?
01wide ±273%
Transmission Control Module
$99median
$20$560
02wide ±153%
Front Seat
$175median
$65$600
03wide ±183%
Tail Light
$250median
$45$959
04wide ±184%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$536
05wide ±221%
Wheels
$190median
$40$879
06wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$506
07wide ±186%
Grille
$250median
$45$976
08wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$177median
$30$662
09wide ±194%
Air Bag
$250median
$45$1,015
10wide ±74%
Headlight Assembly
$716median
$239$1,300
11wide ±133%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$567median
$120$1,625
12wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$657median
$225$1,728
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Acadia AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsGMCAcadia
F150$150
Acadia$127
$23 diff3,929 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsGMCAcadia
Class$199
Acadia$127
$72 diff3,292 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsGMCAcadia
Class$250
Acadia$127
$123 diff3,292 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsGMCAcadia
1500$133
Acadia$127
$6 diff3,265 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsGMCAcadia
Elantra$144
Acadia$127
$17 diff3,187 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsGMCAcadia
Explorer$148
Acadia$127
$21 diff3,069 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
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
GMCwide ±136%
GMC Sierra 1500
$150median
$40$447
GMCwide ±122%
GMC Yukon
$169median
$60$473
Common questions
GMC Acadia AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a GMC Acadia?
The median asking price is $127 across 1,006 priced listings from 182 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $128. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $83.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Acadia AC compressor?
Using a used part, a GMC Acadia AC compressor replacement typically runs $410–$1,025 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $127, 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Acadia 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.