Chevy Cruze ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $110
- High
- $243
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze ignition switch?
Asking prices from 250 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Cruze 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 Cruze ignition switch costs $25 to $243, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 282 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2022 (9 model years), updated Oct 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$243234 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$21944 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$652 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$752 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$243 | 234 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$219 | 44 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$65 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$243 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze ignition switch listings at 250 salvage yards across 41 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 110 listings (11% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $60, while Illinois yards ask $103, 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 110 | 12 | $103+4% |
| Ohio | 98 | 16 | $78-21% |
| Texas | 72 | 17 | $60-39% |
| Michigan | 59 | 21 | $75-24% |
| Indiana | 58 | 14 | $96-3% |
| North Carolina | 51 | 11 | $99 |
| Wisconsin | 46 | 10 | $78-21% |
| California | 43 | 6 | $100+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Chevy Cruze 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2017)
Other years2016
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Cruze ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, lists at a $75 median, while keyless ignition (opt BTM) commands $100, a 33% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze 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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$50median
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Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyCruze
Class$100
Cruze$99
$1 diff2,313 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCruze
Elantra$100
Cruze$99
$1 diff2,151 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$99
Cruze$99
$0 diff2,067 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyCruze
RAV4$99
Cruze$99
$0 diff1,820 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsChevyCruze
Camry$100
Cruze$99
$1 diff1,816 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsChevyCruze
Rogue$99
Cruze$99
$0 diff1,695 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 ±114%
Chevy Colorado
$99median
$25$250
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 Cruze ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $99 across 282 priced listings from 250 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze 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 Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.