Chevy Equinox ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $115
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox ignition switch?
Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox ignition switch costs $20 to $343, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 419 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)$99
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$343262 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$343145 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$10012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$343 | 262 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $24–$343 | 145 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$100 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Equinox ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Equinox ignition switch listings at 85 salvage yards across 27 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 201 listings (26% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $36, while Ohio yards ask $128, 256% 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 | 201 | 6 | $99 |
| California | 139 | 16 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 89 | 5 | $99 |
| Arizona | 69 | 8 | $46-54% |
| Ohio | 48 | 2 | $128+29% |
| Minnesota | 45 | 1 | $36-64% |
| Texas | 41 | 6 | $46-54% |
| Virginia | 38 | 4 | $116+17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 6 years$78$20 – $100202450 listingsFits 7 years$36$36 – $219202333 listingsFits 6 years$110$106 – $110202236 listingsFits 6 years$83$25 – $343202150 listingsFits 5 years$100$100 – $150202050 listingsFits 7 years$36$36 – $219201950 listingsFits 4 years$46$24 – $338201810 listingsFits 3 years$219$219 – $219201750 listingsFits 7 years$102$46 – $232201650 listingsFits 7 years$178$46 – $232201550 listingsFits 6 years$99$20 – $99
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox 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: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $36, while 2018 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$163median
$30$744
02wide ±210%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$32$493
03wide ±229%
Wheels
$178median
$35$850
04wide ±191%
Strut
$76median
$30$320
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$164median
$35$625
06wide ±172%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$60$895
07wide ±267%
Grille
$210median
$35$1,156
08wide ±108%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$119$1,420
09wide ±108%
Front Bumper
$280median
$84$690
10wide ±205%
Transmission
$700median
$120$2,993
11wide ±170%
Engine
$1,395median
$280$5,031
12wide ±186%
Transfer Case
$270median
$89$1,095
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyEquinox
Class$100
Equinox$99
$1 diff2,450 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyEquinox
Class$99
Equinox$99
$0 diff2,204 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyEquinox
RAV4$99
Equinox$99
$0 diff1,957 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsChevyEquinox
Rogue$99
Equinox$99
$0 diff1,832 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsChevyEquinox
Crosstrek$78
Equinox$99
$21 diff1,734 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsChevyEquinox
Caravan$99
Equinox$99
$0 diff1,605 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 ±110%
Chevy Cruze
$99median
$25$243
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 Equinox ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Equinox?
The median asking price is $99 across 419 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $36.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox 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 Equinox ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox 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.