Used Chevy Traverse axle shaft from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Traverse axle shaft?

Asking prices from 503 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedNov 1, 2026
Strong coverage2,879 priced of 3,294 observed7 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Traverse axle shaft

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

Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary

A used Chevy Traverse axle shaft costs $40 to $462, with a median asking price of $137. Based on 2,879 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2026 (20 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$148
Grade B (good)$137
Grade C (fair)$75

Chevy Traverse axle shaft price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$146
High
$462
3,294 listings observed · 2,879 pricedUpdated 18h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4621,907 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$322911 listings
Grade CVisible wear$57–$756 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$12555 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$462 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Traverse axle shaft is listed

We found priced Chevy Traverse axle shaft listings at 503 salvage yards across 45 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 1,509 listings (19% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $175, 133% 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
Illinois1,50923$137
New York84323$145+6%
Ohio63429$116-15%
California51229$75-45%
Missouri36714$146+7%
Florida34728$175+28%
Indiana27110$159+16%
Michigan26229$107-22%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $137 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Traverse axle shaft replacement cost?

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Used part
$137
Chevy Traverse median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$230–$510
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft 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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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

front, LH48 listingsInterchange 2022–2026$111$60 – $165
rear, opt G99 (dual clutch, torque control), LH48 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$272$100 – $462
rear, opt G99 (dual clutch, torque control), RH48 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$220$100 – $439
rear, w/o opt G99; LH48 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$187$75 – $281
rear, w/o opt G99; RH47 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$157$75 – $281
front, RH, AWD45 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$71$50 – $309
front, RH, FWD (assembly)11 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$100$50 – $317

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Traverse axle shaft cost by year?

$68$97$126$155$18420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Traverse axle shaft cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse axle shaft 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 97% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $148.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, RH, AWD, lists at a $71 median, while rear, opt G99 (dual clutch, torque control), LH commands $272, a 283% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2021 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2007–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 52% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 32% below the Mercedes C Class ($201), and 34% below the Mercedes E Class ($209) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used axle shaft: what to check

  1. Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
  2. Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
  3. Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
  4. Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.

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How much is a used axle shaft for a Chevy Traverse?

The median asking price is $137 across 2,879 priced listings from 503 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $148. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse axle shaft?

Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse axle shaft replacement typically runs $230–$510 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $137, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft 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.

Which Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse axle shaft years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse axle shaft fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 20 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Traverse Axle Shaft Cost — From $40 to $462