Used Chevy Camaro ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Camaro ignition switch?

Asking prices from 96 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 28, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Camaro 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 Chevy Camaro ignition switch costs $24 to $259, with a median asking price of $108. Based on 345 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2023 (16 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$108
Grade B (good)$195

Chevy Camaro ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$24
Average
$128
High
$259
350 listings observed · 345 pricedUpdated 1d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$24–$259304 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$25427 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$12514 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$259 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Camaro ignition switch is listed

We found priced Chevy Camaro ignition switch listings at 96 salvage yards across 27 states. Georgia supplies the most, with 264 listings (20% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $41, while Illinois yards ask $158, 285% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Georgia2647$105-3%
Texas2428$41-62%
Illinois12112$158+46%
Indiana10210$78-28%
Michigan847$120+11%
North Carolina725$70-35%
Florida685$99-8%
South Carolina614$46-57%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $108 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Camaro ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$108
Chevy Camaro median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$205–$485
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Camaro ignition switch cost by year?

$97$103$109$115$1212015201620172019202020232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Camaro ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Camaro ignition switch 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.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $108, while 2015 tops the table at $115. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Camaro sits 8% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 8% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 9% 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

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Camaro?

The median asking price is $108 across 345 priced listings from 96 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $108. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $108.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Camaro ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Chevy Camaro ignition switch replacement typically runs $205–$485 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $108, 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 Chevy Camaro model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Chevy Camaro ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Camaro ignition switch fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.

Used Chevy Camaro Ignition Switch Cost — From $24 to $259