Used 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Chevy Cruze Heater Core prices

Year-specific used heater core pricing for the 2016 Chevy Cruze, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 26, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core

A used 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core costs between $29 and $445, with a median of $76 from 136 salvage yard listings.

What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →

Price summary

A used 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core costs $29 to $445, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 136 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2019 (10 model years), updated Oct 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$266

2016 Chevy Cruze heater core price snapshot

USD
Low
$29
Average
$165
High
$445
200 listings observed · 136 priced listings used · last updated Oct 26, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$445109 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$39519 listings
Grade XUngraded$29–$3008 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$445 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$76
2016 Chevy Cruze median asking price
Labor
$475–$1,500
5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$550–$1,575
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

VIN B (4th digit, New Style), core50 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$266$115 – $376
VIN P (4th digit, Limited), core47 listingsInterchange 2010–2016$76$70 – $76
VIN P (4th digit, Limited), heating element20 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$85$29 – $395
VIN B (4th digit, New Style), heating element19 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$66$50 – $445

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Chevy Cruze compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 136 with posted prices. Its $76 median is 34% below the Chevy Cruze guide's $116 median.

Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Chevy Cruze heater core FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core?

Based on 136 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core lists between $29 and $445, with a median asking price of $76.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core?

Using a used part, a 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core replacement typically runs $550–$1,575 all-in: the median used heater core for this year lists at $76, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Chevy Cruze heater core also appear under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

2016 Chevy Cruze Heater Core Cost — Used From $29 to $445