Chevy Equinox engine price snapshot
- Low
- $280
- Average
- $1,520
- High
- $5,031
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox engine?
Asking prices from 548 salvage yards in 43 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 Chevy Equinox engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Chevy Equinox engine costs $280 to $5,031, with a median asking price of $1,395. Based on 1,401 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,721
Grade B (good)$970
Grade C (fair)$500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$310–$5,031877 listings
Grade BStandard used$280–$2,987363 listings
Grade CVisible wear$400–$9003 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$4,232158 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $310–$5,031 | 877 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $280–$2,987 | 363 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $400–$900 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$4,232 | 158 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,721
Grade B$970
Grade C$500
Ungraded$1,575
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $280–$5,031 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Equinox engine is listed
We found priced Chevy Equinox engine listings at 548 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 366 listings (13% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $784, while California yards ask $1,500, 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 366 | 29 | $1,029-26% |
| California | 307 | 75 | $1,500+8% |
| New York | 233 | 26 | $784-44% |
| Texas | 186 | 46 | $1,150-18% |
| Missouri | 144 | 20 | $1,044-25% |
| Florida | 130 | 44 | $1,390 |
| Indiana | 127 | 14 | $1,046-25% |
| Michigan | 113 | 31 | $1,142-18% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,395 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,395
- Chevy Equinox median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,345–$4,395
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2026)
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Equinox engine cost by year?
2026100 listingsFits 3 years$2,600$450 – $5,031202598 listingsFits 4 years$1,843$1,238 – $2,7842024100 listingsFits 4 years$1,943$1,238 – $2,8852023100 listingsFits 4 years$1,875$1,095 – $2,8212022100 listingsFits 5 years$1,043$325 – $3,5002021100 listingsFits 5 years$988$515 – $2,4002020200 listingsFits 7 years$1,000$405 – $2,3142019291 listingsFits 7 years$1,138$280 – $3,5622018300 listingsFits 7 years$1,113$405 – $4,039201768 listingsFits 10 years$750$385 – $2,8502016150 listingsFits 10 years$1,450$555 – $4,2322015200 listingsFits 10 years$1,900$300 – $3,685
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox engine 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 244% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,721.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (1.5L, VIN B, 4th digit, MR15DDT), Japan built, lists at a $2,458 median, while (1.5L, VIN B, 4th digit, MR15DDT), US built commands $2,756, a 12% 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 $750, while 2026 tops the table at $2,600. Parts from 2011–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox sits 44% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 76% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 30% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±222%
Side Mirror
$161median
$30$744
02wide ±210%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$32$493
03wide ±229%
Wheels
$178median
$35$850
04wide ±191%
Strut
$76median
$30$320
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$164median
$35$625
06wide ±172%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$60$895
07wide ±267%
Grille
$210median
$35$1,156
08wide ±108%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$119$1,420
09wide ±108%
Front Bumper
$280median
$84$690
10wide ±248%
Transmission
$700median
$120$3,594
11wide ±186%
Transfer Case
$270median
$89$1,095
12wide ±144%
Fender
$334median
$65$1,027
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsChevyEquinox
RAV4$2,000
Equinox$1,395
$605 diff4,150 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsChevyEquinox
Cherokee$3,788
Equinox$1,395
$2,393 diff3,705 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsChevyEquinox
Explorer$1,711
Equinox$1,395
$316 diff3,695 listings
EnginecompareRam3500vsChevyEquinox
3500$6,550
Equinox$1,395
$5,155 diff3,493 listings
EnginecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyEquinox
1500$4,200
Equinox$1,395
$2,805 diff3,459 listings
EnginecompareSubaruForestervsChevyEquinox
Forester$1,643
Equinox$1,395
$248 diff3,353 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Explorer
$1,711median
$299$8,674
Common questions
Chevy Equinox engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Chevy Equinox?
The median asking price is $1,395 across 1,401 priced listings from 548 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,721. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $750.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox engine?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox engine replacement typically runs $2,345–$4,395 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,395, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Equinox model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 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 Equinox engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox engine fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.