GMC Terrain heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $154
- High
- $460
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain heater core ?
How much does a used GMC Terrain heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 12, 2026A used GMC Terrain heater core costs between $40 and $460, with a median asking price of $116 based on 260 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used GMC Terrain heater core costs $40 to $460, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 260 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$126
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$460196 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$42553 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$7511 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$460 | 196 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$425 | 53 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$75 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$126
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$460 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,615
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Terrain heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain heater core cost?
Based on 260 listings, a used heater core for the GMC Terrain runs $116 at the median, ranging $40–$460. That figure comes from 260 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2022 tops the table at $333. Parts from 2010–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
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$1,495median
$200$3,500
02wide ±187%
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$674median
$100$2,622
03wide ±124%
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$272median
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04wide ±235%
Rear Bumper
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Fender
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Tail Light
$105median
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$65median
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$121median
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$75median
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Side Mirror
$115median
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$190median
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$100median
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Water Pump
$50median
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24wide ±175%
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$110median
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$116median
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Differential
Price data updating
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$120median
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Brake Caliper
$55median
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Drive Shaft
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Tailgate
$1,626median
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$75median
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Window Regulator
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40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
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Steering Wheel
$120median
$39$371
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Ignition Switch
$100median
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$110median
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$220median
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$170median
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Price comparisons
Compare GMC Terrain heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsGMCTerrain
Sentra$116
Terrain$116
$0 diff1,309 listings
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Rogue$116
Terrain$116
$0 diff1,285 listings
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Sonata$100
Terrain$116
$16 diff1,216 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsGMCTerrain
Telluride$116
Terrain$116
$0 diff1,161 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsGMCTerrain
Yukon$116
Terrain$116
$0 diff1,131 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsGMCTerrain
Highlander$116
Terrain$116
$0 diff1,071 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$116median
$46$425
Chevywide ±233%
Chevy Malibu
$81median
$45$422
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Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$40$445
GMCwide ±175%
GMC Acadia
$116median
$45$450
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GMC Canyon
$68median
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GMC Sierra 1500
$116median
$40$400
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GMC Yukon
$116median
$51$485
Common questions
GMC Terrain heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a GMC Terrain?
Based on 260 priced salvage yard listings, a used GMC Terrain heater core lists between $40 and $460, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain heater core?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, 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.
What affects the price of a used GMC Terrain heater core?
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 GMC Terrain model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Terrain heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, GMC Terrain heater core listings appear across model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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.