2018 Chevy Cruze alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $103
- High
- $238
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Chevy Cruze Alternator prices
Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2018 Chevy Cruze, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator
A used 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator costs between $50 and $238, with a median of $70 from 74 salvage yard listings.
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator costs $50 to $238, with a median asking price of $70. Based on 74 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Oct 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$23047 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$23820 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$507 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$230 | 47 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$238 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$50 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$85
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$238 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $70
- 2018 Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $165–$445
- 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 2018 Chevy Cruze compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 74 with posted prices. Its $70 median is 8% above the Chevy Cruze guide's $65 median.
Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019. Shopping across all 4 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.
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Common questions
2018 Chevy Cruze alternator FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator?
Based on 74 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator lists between $50 and $238, with a median asking price of $70.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator?
Using a used part, a 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator replacement typically runs $165–$445 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $70, 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 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Chevy Cruze alternator also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 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.