GMC Terrain control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $116
- High
- $285
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain control arm?
Asking prices from 55 salvage yards in 8 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the GMC Terrain control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used GMC Terrain control arm costs $40 to $285, with a median asking price of $84. Based on 592 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$98
Grade B (good)$135
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$275340 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$285129 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$652 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$125121 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$275 | 340 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$285 | 129 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$65 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$125 | 121 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$98
Grade B$135
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$285 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Terrain control arm is listed
We found priced GMC Terrain control arm listings at 55 salvage yards across 8 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 188 listings (32% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $65, while Illinois yards ask $164, 152% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 188 | 16 | $75-11% |
| Illinois | 182 | 11 | $164+95% |
| Florida | 98 | 9 | $65-23% |
| California | 67 | 13 | $100+19% |
| Indiana | 47 | 3 | $85+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $84 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $84
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $180–$535
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Terrain control arm cost by year?
202522 listings$120$98 – $2752024100 listingsFits 7 years$65$40 – $2602023100 listingsFits 7 years$133$45 – $249202245 listingsFits 7 years$170$45 – $2492021100 listingsFits 6 years$75$45 – $2852020100 listingsFits 7 years$139$45 – $2492019100 listingsFits 7 years$75$45 – $2852018100 listingsFits 6 years$75$45 – $2852017100 listingsFits 8 years$75$40 – $265201674 listingsFits 8 years$164$75 – $1752015100 listingsFits 8 years$100$46 – $226
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $98.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2022 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2018–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits 56% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 53% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 16% below the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other GMC Terrain parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Transmission Control Module
$96median
$20$407
02wide ±223%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$694
03wide ±273%
Car Radio
$106median
$20$599
04wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$150median
$25$646
05wide ±226%
Wheels
$187median
$35$880
06wide ±194%
Strut
$75median
$30$321
07wide ±151%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$34$343
08wide ±116%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$524median
$153$1,372
09wide ±141%
Front Seat
$175median
$67$559
10wide ±188%
Air Bag
$241median
$45$950
11wide ±186%
Headlight Assembly
$386median
$75$1,509
12wide ±213%
Center Console
$106median
$25$476
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Terrain control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsGMCTerrain
4Runner$193
Terrain$84
$109 diff8,138 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$180
Terrain$84
$96 diff7,302 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$100
Terrain$84
$16 diff7,179 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsGMCTerrain
Mustang$75
Terrain$84
$9 diff7,147 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsGMCTerrain
Charger$75
Terrain$84
$9 diff6,464 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$120
Terrain$84
$36 diff6,381 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
GMCwide ±143%
GMC Acadia
$100median
$35$321
GMCwide ±145%
GMC Canyon
$116median
$35$372
GMCwide ±99%
GMC Sierra 1500
$145median
$40$327
GMCwide ±116%
GMC Yukon
$155median
$45$404
Common questions
GMC Terrain control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $84 across 592 priced listings from 55 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $98. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain control arm?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain control arm replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $84, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain control arm fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.