Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $85
- High
- $144
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 71 salvage yards in 11 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 ignition switch costs $55 to $144, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 606 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$78
Grade C (fair)$61
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$56–$140386 listings
Grade BStandard used$56–$144209 listings
Grade CVisible wear$61–$611 listings
Grade XUngraded$55–$10010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $56–$140 | 386 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $56–$144 | 209 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $61–$61 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $55–$100 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$78
Grade C$61
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$144 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch listings at 71 salvage yards across 11 states. Texas supplies the most, with 215 listings (29% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Illinois yards ask $151, 94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 215 | 15 | $78 |
| California | 185 | 17 | $78 |
| Arizona | 99 | 6 | $78 |
| Illinois | 91 | 5 | $151+94% |
| Florida | 73 | 12 | $78 |
| Nevada | 32 | 3 | $78 |
| Georgia | 14 | 5 | $99+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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 Silverado 1500 ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$78$78 – $109202450 listingsFits 4 years$78$76 – $105202350 listingsFits 4 years$78$60 – $1442022150 listingsFits 7 years$78$60 – $1442021100 listingsFits 7 years$78$75 – $101202088 listingsFits 7 years$78$78 – $1072019108 listingsFits 10 years$78$78 – $140201850 listingsFits 6 years$101$78 – $114201750 listingsFits 6 years$105$78 – $114201650 listingsFits 2 years$66$61 – $99201577 listingsFits 10 years$99$55 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $78 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 28% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $78.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, keyless ignition, classic style (Limited), lists at a $78 median, while conventional ignition commands $100, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2017 tops the table at $105. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% below 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 Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±214%
Wheels
$264median
$55$1,185
02wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$245median
$54$929
03wide ±82%
Transmission
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
04wide ±112%
Steering Rack
$639median
$217$1,650
05wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
07wide ±218%
Transfer Case
$311median
$99$1,455
08wide ±138%
Radiator
$204median
$53$615
09wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
10wide ±122%
Alternator
$150median
$30$395
11wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$100
1500$78
$22 diff2,637 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$99
1500$78
$21 diff2,391 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$99
1500$78
$21 diff2,015 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsChevySilverado1500
Caravan$99
1500$78
$21 diff1,792 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaPriusvsChevySilverado1500
Prius$78
1500$78
$0 diff1,691 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareBMWX5vsChevySilverado1500
X5$78
1500$78
$0 diff1,621 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 ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Impala
$99median
$29$254
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
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 Silverado 1500 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $78 across 606 priced listings from 71 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 ignition switch fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.