GMC Terrain differential price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $425
- High
- $600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain differential?
Asking prices from 2 salvage yards in 2 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
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Part overview
About the GMC Terrain differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used GMC Terrain differential costs $250 to $600, with a median asking price of $600. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2020 (4 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $600
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $790–$1,350
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using GMC Terrain and similar models
1 listings$250$250 – $250Non-Interchange search using only GMC Terrain
1 listings$250$250 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Terrain differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain differential cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain differential sit in a fairly tight band around the $600 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2018 tops the table at $600. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits 77% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 111% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 100% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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$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
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
$250$280
Dodgetight ±15%
Dodge Durango
$169median
$149$199
Fordtight ±6%
Ford Escape
$400median
$380$430
Fordwide ±104%
Ford F250
$858median
$210$2,000
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Common questions
GMC Terrain differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $600 across 4 priced listings from 2 yards. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain differential?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain differential replacement typically runs $790–$1,350 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $600, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. 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 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Terrain differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain differential fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.