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How much is a used Chevy Cruze air bag?

Asking prices from 713 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 28, 2026
Strong coverage3,017 priced of 3,350 observed12 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Cruze air bag

What the air bag does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used air bag price guide →

Also known asAirbagSRS Air BagDriver Air BagPassenger Air Bag
Price summary

A used Chevy Cruze air bag costs $20 to $500, with a median asking price of $107. Based on 3,017 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2019 (5 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$104
Grade C (fair)$97

Chevy Cruze air bag price snapshot

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Low
$20
Average
$138
High
$500
3,350 listings observed · 3,017 pricedUpdated 1d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3872,381 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$500440 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$13525 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$270171 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$500 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Cruze air bag is listed

We found priced Chevy Cruze air bag listings at 713 salvage yards across 46 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 1,723 listings (14% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $132, 76% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois1,72327$100-7%
Ohio1,11842$111+4%
Texas1,11251$100-7%
North Carolina90440$132+23%
Wisconsin70227$75-30%
California59734$75-30%
Kentucky59221$105-2%
Indiana51126$124+16%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $107 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Cruze air bag replacement cost?

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Used part
$107
Chevy Cruze median asking price
Labor
$50–$450
0.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$155–$555
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for air bag replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

Other years2018201720162015
rear (seat), LH50 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$135$40 – $240
front, driver, roof, Hatchback49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$182$55 – $377
front, passenger, roof, Hatchback49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$182$55 – $377
rear (seat), RH49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$182$45 – $240
front, driver, knee48 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$195$64 – $296
front, driver, roof, Sedan48 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$145$75 – $290
front, passenger, roof, Sedan48 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$125$75 – $268
front, driver, wheel47 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$193$61 – $468
front, passenger, knee47 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$190$40 – $290
front, driver, seat45 listings$121$50 – $240
front, passenger, dash43 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$97$60 – $290
front, passenger, seat27 listings$69$20 – $500

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Cruze air bag cost by year?

$89$107$125$143$16120152016201720182019
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Cruze air bag cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze air bag 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 29% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, passenger, seat, lists at a $69 median, while front, driver, knee commands $195, a 183% 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 $99, while 2019 tops the table at $153. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 52% below the Mercedes S Class ($225), 52% below the Ford Transit ($225), and 46% below the Mercedes GLC Class ($198) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used air bag: what to check

  1. Verify donor vehicle crash history: Ensure the donor vehicle did not suffer a collision that could have stressed internal pyrotechnic squib wiring or triggered deployment circuits.
  2. Inspect clockspring plug tab integrity: Check for melted plastic locking clips, singed wire insulation, or pry marks on the rear harness socket.
  3. Confirm single versus dual-stage inflators: Match the number of rear electrical connectors to your column harness, as inflator stage counts vary by trim and model year.
  4. Examine vinyl cover seams and emblems: Inspect for hairline fractures along tear seams, sun-degraded vinyl, or loose center emblems that could detach during deployment.
  5. Follow anti-static handling procedures: Store and transport the assembly face-up on a static-free surface to prevent static-discharge accidental deployment during prep.

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How much is a used air bag for a Chevy Cruze?

The median asking price is $107 across 3,017 priced listings from 713 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze air bag?

Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze air bag replacement typically runs $155–$555 all-in: the median used air bag for this model lists at $107, and independent-shop labor for air bag replacement typically takes 0.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Chevy Cruze air bag years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze air bag fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Cruze Air Bag Cost — From $20 to $500