Chevy Traverse ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $124
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Traverse ignition switch?
Asking prices from 69 salvage yards in 15 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse ignition switch costs $25 to $343, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 538 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$107
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$343389 listings
Grade BStandard used$36–$343133 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$15016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$343 | 389 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $36–$343 | 133 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$150 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$107
Ungraded$115
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Traverse ignition switch is listed
We found priced Chevy Traverse ignition switch listings at 69 salvage yards across 15 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 187 listings (35% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $50, while Illinois yards ask $195, 290% 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 | 187 | 8 | $195+95% |
| Florida | 139 | 13 | $99-1% |
| Arizona | 60 | 6 | $50-50% |
| Texas | 49 | 6 | $125+25% |
| California | 38 | 8 | $100 |
| Indiana | 34 | 7 | $66-34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Traverse ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 5 years$125$78 – $300202439 listingsFits 7 years$195$78 – $232202350 listingsFits 6 years$36$25 – $343202250 listingsFits 7 years$36$36 – $219202136 listingsFits 6 years$82$25 – $3432020165 listingsFits 6 years$104$30 – $201201936 listingsFits 6 years$219$36 – $219201833 listingsFits 4 years$99$50 – $120201750 listingsFits 10 years$136$46 – $219201650 listingsFits 10 years$136$46 – $219201550 listingsFits 8 years$100$41 – $188
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Traverse ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, new style (VIN R or VIN V, 5th digit), lists at a $195 median, while classic style (VIN S or VIN T, 5th digit) commands $219, a 12% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $36, while 2019 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% 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
- 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 Traverse parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Wheels
$200median
$39$595
02wide ±149%
Side Mirror
$230median
$50$735
03wide ±210%
Grille
$255median
$44$1,115
04wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$25$493
05wide ±167%
Tail Light
$231median
$45$815
06wide ±142%
Rear Bumper
$237median
$75$750
07wide ±84%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$185$1,534
08wide ±147%
Strut
$100median
$30$324
09wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,898median
$750$5,097
10wide ±222%
Radiator
$162median
$40$760
11wide ±73%
Fender
$350median
$150$661
12wide ±204%
Front Bumper
$248median
$50$1,060
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Traverse ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyTraverse
Class$100
Traverse$100
$0 diff2,569 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTraverse
Class$99
Traverse$100
$1 diff2,323 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsChevyTraverse
RAV4$99
Traverse$100
$1 diff2,076 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsChevyTraverse
Rogue$99
Traverse$100
$1 diff1,951 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsChevyTraverse
1500$99
Traverse$100
$1 diff1,947 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsChevyTraverse
Crosstrek$78
Traverse$100
$22 diff1,853 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 ±57%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$55$144
Chevyspread ±52%
Chevy Suburban
$78median
$55$136
Chevywide ±117%
Chevy Tahoe
$78median
$50$232
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Trax
$99median
$20$305
Common questions
Chevy Traverse ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Chevy Traverse?
The median asking price is $100 across 538 priced listings from 69 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $36.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, 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 Traverse 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 Traverse ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse ignition switch fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.