Chevy Equinox engine price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $1,534
- High
- $5,031
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox engine ?
How much does a used Chevy Equinox engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Equinox engine costs $200 to $5,031, with a median asking price of $1,400. Based on 1,203 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,712
Grade B (good)$970
Grade C (fair)$900
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$270–$5,031765 listings
Grade BStandard used$280–$2,860263 listings
Grade CVisible wear$500–$1,2003 listings
Grade XUngraded$200–$3,685172 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $270–$5,031 | 765 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $280–$2,860 | 263 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $500–$1,200 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $200–$3,685 | 172 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,712
Grade B$970
Grade C$900
Ungraded$1,185
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $200–$5,031 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,400
- Chevy Equinox median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,350–$4,400
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Equinox engine cost by year?
2026100 listingsFits 3 years$2,600$200 – $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$998$325 – $3,5002019291 listingsFits 7 years$1,138$280 – $3,5622018286 listingsFits 7 years$1,010$400 – $3,5622015200 listingsFits 10 years$1,900$270 – $3,685
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox engine cost?
Expect to pay $200–$5,031 for a used Chevy Equinox engine; the median listing asks $1,400. That figure comes from 1,203 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 90% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,712.
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: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $988, while 2026 tops the table at $2,600. Parts from 2018–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox sits 44% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 51% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 44% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) 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.
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What other Chevy Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±249%
Transmission
$700median
$110$3,594
02wide ±168%
Front Bumper
$290median
$22$995
03wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$270median
$40$895
04wide ±143%
Hood
$650median
$30$1,886
05wide ±4147%
Fender
$362median
$50$30,075
06wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$646median
$40$2,800
07wide ±8970%
Tail Light
$168median
$35$30,175
08wide ±177%
Alternator
$81median
$35$321
09wide ±191%
Starter
$75median
$20$307
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$170median
$50$595
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
12wide ±407%
Transfer Case
$237median
$89$2,016
13wide ±210%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$32$493
14wide ±193%
Strut
$75median
$30$320
15wide ±31668%
Steering Rack
$158median
$30$100,100
16wide ±6012%
Grille
$250median
$13$30,075
17wide ±197%
Side Mirror
$185median
$15$744
18wide ±208%
Turbocharger
$210median
$30$903
19wide ±173%
AC Condenser
$160median
$40$595
20wide ±313%
Wheels
$190median
$35$1,225
21wide ±230%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$20$480
22wide ±210%
Water Pump
$50median
$20$230
23wide ±338%
Power Steering Pump
$126median
$40$893
24wide ±187%
ABS Module
$126median
$30$500
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±169%
Engine Computer
$94median
$25$343
27wide ±693%
Throttle Body
$66median
$35$950
28wide ±333%
Brake Caliper
$71median
$20$493
29wide ±150%
Drive Shaft
$169median
$45$553
30wide ±1737%
Tailgate
$725median
$40$25,220
31wide ±234%
Intake Manifold
$89median
$25$442
32wide ±186%
Control Arm
$140median
$40$561
33wide ±181%
Blower Motor
$86median
$20$331
34wide ±366%
Exhaust Manifold
$200median
$35$1,500
35wide ±559%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$19$1,170
36wide ±160%
Steering Column
$120median
$30$413
37wide ±103%
Fuel Tank
$170median
$35$384
38wide ±148%
Window Regulator
$99median
$30$324
39wide ±100%
Instrument Cluster
$75median
$50$200
40wide ±119%
Torque Converter
$145median
$55$400
41wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$147median
$30$382
42wide ±163%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$20$343
43wide ±582%
Car Radio
$121median
$20$1,428
44wide ±163%
Heater Core
$116median
$46$425
45wide ±197%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$425
46wide ±284%
Sunroof
$250median
$96$1,515
47wide ±201%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$25$331
48wide ±1090%
Fog Light
$128median
$10$2,800
49wide ±992%
Center Console
$125median
$20$2,500
50wide ±170%
Air Bag
$260median
$59$941
51spread ±52%
Door Assembly
$687median
$250$961
52spread ±48%
Quarter Panel
$450median
$300$735
53wide ±3615%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$450median
$26$32,565
54wide ±7194%
Front Seat
$226median
$50$32,565
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsChevyEquinox
RAV4$2,500
Equinox$1,400
$1,100 diff3,808 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsChevyEquinox
Cherokee$3,729
Equinox$1,400
$2,329 diff3,268 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsChevyEquinox
Wrangler$4,663
Equinox$1,400
$3,263 diff3,134 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsChevyEquinox
Explorer$1,633
Equinox$1,400
$233 diff3,076 listings
EnginecompareJeepCherokeevsChevyEquinox
Cherokee$1,525
Equinox$1,400
$125 diff2,992 listings
EnginecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyEquinox
1500$4,230
Equinox$1,400
$2,830 diff2,886 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Chevywide ±321%
Chevy Trax
$1,823median
$300$12,001
Chryslerwide ±214%
Chrysler Pacifica
$2,519median
$790$11,573
Common questions
Chevy Equinox engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Chevy Equinox?
Based on 1,203 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Equinox engine lists between $200 and $5,031, with a median asking price of $1,400.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox engine?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox engine replacement typically runs $2,350–$4,400 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,400, 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.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Equinox engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Equinox engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Equinox engine listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 16 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Chevy Equinox motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Chevy Equinox engine prices on this page apply — median $1,400, from 1,203 salvage yard listings.