Buick Encore GX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $92
- High
- $125
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 15 salvage yards in 4 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore GX ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Buick Encore GX ignition switch costs $55 to $125, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2026 (8 model years), updated Oct 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$78–$125117 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$10040 listings
Grade XUngraded$55–$1009 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $78–$125 | 117 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$100 | 40 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $55–$100 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$100
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$125 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore GX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Buick Encore GX ignition switch listings at 15 salvage yards across 4 states. California supplies the most, with 159 listings (62% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $78, while Texas yards ask $190, 144% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 159 | 5 | $100 |
| Texas | 49 | 3 | $190+90% |
| Arizona | 43 | 6 | $78-22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Buick Encore GX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore GX ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $100 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2022 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Buick Encore GX parts are priced?
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Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$405
02wide ±124%
Tail Light
$170median
$30$450
03wide ±161%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$474
04wide ±201%
Air Bag
$175median
$40$743
05wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$195median
$50$545
06wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$423
07wide ±146%
Center Console
$115median
$40$375
08wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$822median
$356$1,551
09wide ±102%
Grille
$295median
$75$675
10wide ±188%
Wheels
$190median
$44$757
11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
$27$500
12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
$75$651
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$100
GX$100
$0 diff2,197 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncoreGX
Elantra$100
GX$100
$0 diff2,035 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$99
GX$100
$1 diff1,951 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsBuickEncoreGX
RAV4$99
GX$100
$1 diff1,704 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsBuickEncoreGX
Camry$100
GX$100
$0 diff1,700 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsBuickEncoreGX
Rogue$99
GX$100
$1 diff1,579 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Buickspread ±57%
Buick Enclave
$78median
$56$145
Buickwide ±121%
Buick Encore
$99median
$20$260
Buickspread ±32%
Buick Envision
$99median
$60$123
Buickwide ±158%
Buick Regal
$79median
$20$270
Common questions
Buick Encore GX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $100 across 166 priced listings from 15 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX ignition switch fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.