2016 Buick Encore alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $125
- High
- $295
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Buick Encore Alternator prices
Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2016 Buick Encore, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Buick Encore alternator
A used 2016 Buick Encore alternator costs between $35 and $295, with a median of $100 from 55 salvage yard listings.
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used 2016 Buick Encore alternator costs $35 to $295, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 55 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$100
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$29541 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$1267 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$1207 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$295 | 41 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$126 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$120 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$111
Grade B$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$295 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Buick Encore alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- 2016 Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Buick Encore compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 55 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 18% above the Buick Encore guide's $85 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Buick Encore alternator cost in other years?
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$150median
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Fender
$255median
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$94median
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$150median
$50$382
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Fuel Pump
$100median
$40$300
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Fuel Tank
$125median
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$698median
$230$1,087
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$99median
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$65median
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Quarter Panel
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Rear View Mirror
$75median
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Starter
$60median
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$120median
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$110median
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$137median
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Tailgate
$315median
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Common questions
2016 Buick Encore alternator FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Buick Encore alternator?
Based on 55 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Buick Encore alternator lists between $35 and $295, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Buick Encore alternator?
Using a used part, a 2016 Buick Encore alternator replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Buick Encore alternator fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Buick Encore alternator also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.