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How much is a used Chevy Tahoe air bag?

Asking prices from 249 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 24, 2026
Strong coverage3,006 priced of 3,458 observed7 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Tahoe air bag

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Also known asAirbagSRS Air BagDriver Air BagPassenger Air Bag
Price summary

A used Chevy Tahoe air bag costs $45 to $1,303, with a median asking price of $247. Based on 3,006 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$218
Grade B (good)$242
Grade C (fair)$125

Chevy Tahoe air bag price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$307
High
$1,303
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$1,3031,450 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$776946 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$15031 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$750579 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$1,303 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Tahoe air bag is listed

We found priced Chevy Tahoe air bag listings at 249 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,082 listings (36% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $189, while Tennessee yards ask $475, 151% 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
Texas1,08236$201-19%
Michigan39432$450+82%
Arizona35613$195-21%
California31326$189-23%
Illinois20522$200-19%
Indiana9912$350+42%
Tennessee794$475+92%
Wisconsin6812$340+38%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $247 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Tahoe air bag replacement cost?

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Used part
$247
Chevy Tahoe median asking price
Labor
$50–$450
0.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$295–$695
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 (2025)

driver, wheel50 listings$400$95 – $654
driver, roof48 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$645$350 – $826
driver, seat, outboard47 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$125$75 – $305
passenger, roof47 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$645$315 – $826
passenger, seat47 listingsInterchange 2020–2026$132$83 – $282
driver, seat, inboard24 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$475$200 – $600
passenger, dash23 listings$565$400 – $1,303

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Tahoe air bag cost by year?

$128$213$298$383$46820152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Tahoe air bag cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe 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 74% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $218.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, driver, seat, outboard, lists at a $125 median, while passenger, roof commands $645, a 416% 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 $142, while 2021 tops the table at $446. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Tahoe sits 10% above the Ford Transit ($225), 10% above the Mercedes S Class ($225), and 25% above 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 Tahoe?

The median asking price is $247 across 3,006 priced listings from 249 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $218. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $142.

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

Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe air bag replacement typically runs $295–$695 all-in: the median used air bag for this model lists at $247, 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 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 air bag years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe air bag fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Tahoe Air Bag Cost — From $45 to $1,303