Chevy Colorado ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $96
- High
- $250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Colorado ignition switch?
Asking prices from 110 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Colorado 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 Colorado ignition switch costs $25 to $250, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 449 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$95
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$79
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$232331 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$21987 listings
Grade CVisible wear$79–$791 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$25030 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$232 | 331 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$219 | 87 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $79–$79 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$250 | 30 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$95
Grade B$99
Grade C$79
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$250 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Colorado ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Colorado ignition switch listings at 110 salvage yards across 29 states. California supplies the most, with 136 listings (17% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $46, while Pennsylvania yards ask $100, 117% 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 | 136 | 18 | $100+1% |
| Texas | 132 | 10 | $64-35% |
| Illinois | 123 | 6 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 81 | 4 | $90-9% |
| Ohio | 53 | 6 | $78-21% |
| Arizona | 43 | 4 | $46-54% |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 5 | $100+1% |
| Minnesota | 25 | 2 | $46-54% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Colorado ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Chevy Colorado 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 Chevy Colorado ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 6 years$78$25 – $100202450 listingsFits 6 years$100$25 – $232202350 listingsFits 6 years$78$25 – $100202250 listingsFits 7 years$46$41 – $150202150 listingsFits 7 years$99$46 – $232202050 listingsFits 8 years$46$41 – $177201950 listingsFits 7 years$102$46 – $232201850 listingsFits 8 years$46$46 – $99201750 listingsFits 8 years$90$46 – $99201650 listingsFits 7 years$100$46 – $188201538 listingsFits 6 years$100$75 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Colorado ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Colorado 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 20% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $95.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2019 tops the table at $102. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Colorado sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with 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.
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What other Chevy Colorado parts are priced?
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$121median
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02wide ±164%
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$206median
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03wide ±196%
Car Radio
$121median
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04wide ±156%
Drive Shaft
$197median
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05wide ±176%
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$200median
$49$753
06wide ±226%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$950
07wide ±213%
Side Mirror
$171median
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08wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$520median
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09wide ±130%
Steering Rack
$350median
$119$1,028
10wide ±194%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$42$625
11wide ±126%
Control Arm
$134median
$35$372
12wide ±80%
Fender
$350median
$150$712
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Colorado ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyColorado
Class$100
Colorado$99
$1 diff2,480 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyColorado
Elantra$100
Colorado$99
$1 diff2,318 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyColorado
Class$99
Colorado$99
$0 diff2,234 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyColorado
RAV4$99
Colorado$99
$0 diff1,987 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsChevyColorado
Camry$100
Colorado$99
$1 diff1,983 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsChevyColorado
Rogue$99
Colorado$99
$0 diff1,862 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
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Camaro
$108median
$24$259
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Cruze
$99median
$25$243
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Impala
$99median
$29$254
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
Chevyspread ±57%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$55$144
Chevyspread ±52%
Chevy Suburban
$78median
$55$136
Chevywide ±117%
Chevy Tahoe
$78median
$50$232
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$25$343
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Trax
$99median
$20$305
Common questions
Chevy Colorado ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Colorado?
The median asking price is $99 across 449 priced listings from 110 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $95. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Colorado ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Colorado ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, 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 Colorado model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Colorado ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Colorado ignition switch fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.