Chevy Impala drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $260
- High
- $450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Impala drive shaft?
Asking prices from 17 salvage yards in 11 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Impala drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Chevy Impala drive shaft costs $60 to $450, with a median asking price of $260. Based on 18 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2020 (4 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$260
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$45018 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$450 | 18 |
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Impala drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $260
- Chevy Impala median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $355–$710
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Impala drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Impala drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Impala drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $260. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Impala sits 37% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 14% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 7% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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What other Chevy Impala parts are priced?
01wide ±147%
Transmission Control Module
$130median
$24$405
02wide ±148%
Side Mirror
$142median
$35$455
03wide ±123%
Front Seat
$143median
$30$382
04wide ±139%
Car Radio
$133median
$25$395
05wide ±286%
Grille
$125median
$21$736
06wide ±126%
Center Console
$143median
$35$395
07wide ±185%
Strut
$65median
$30$270
08wide ±228%
Air Bag
$139median
$35$670
09wide ±131%
Fuel Pump
$75median
$34$230
10wide ±112%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$95$881
11wide ±179%
Wheels
$159median
$30$600
12wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$125median
$45$348
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Impala drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsChevyImpala
1500$190
Impala$260
$70 diff19,781 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyImpala
1500$228
Impala$260
$32 diff18,995 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsChevyImpala
1500$243
Impala$260
$17 diff15,550 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsChevyImpala
F150$240
Impala$260
$20 diff13,944 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsChevyImpala
F250$285
Impala$260
$25 diff9,781 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsChevyImpala
3500$431
Impala$260
$171 diff7,316 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Chevywide ±174%
Chevy Camaro
$195median
$50$727
Chevywide ±156%
Chevy Colorado
$197median
$70$685
Chevyspread ±44%
Chevy Cruze
$142median
$75$200
Chevywide ±169%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$45$553
Chevywide ±155%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$228median
$69$775
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Suburban
$175median
$61$675
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Tahoe
$195median
$57$823
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Traverse
$126median
$50$387
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Trax
$132median
$65$410
Chevy
Chevy Malibu
Price data updating
Common questions
Chevy Impala drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Chevy Impala?
The median asking price is $260 across 18 priced listings from 17 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $260. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Impala drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Chevy Impala drive shaft replacement typically runs $355–$710 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $260, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Impala model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Impala drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Impala drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2018, 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.