GMC Terrain ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $130
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain ignition switch?
Asking prices from 29 salvage yards in 8 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain ignition switch costs $24 to $343, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 464 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$102
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$343286 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$343171 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$701 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1276 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$343 | 286 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $24–$343 | 171 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$70 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$127 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$102
Grade B$110
Grade C$70
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Terrain ignition switch is listed
We found priced GMC Terrain ignition switch listings at 29 salvage yards across 8 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 142 listings (31% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $46, while Texas yards ask $190, 313% 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 | 142 | 9 | $99-7% |
| Texas | 96 | 3 | $190+79% |
| Florida | 94 | 1 | $106 |
| Arizona | 80 | 8 | $46-57% |
| California | 42 | 4 | $100-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $106 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$480
- 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
Non-Interchange search using GMC Terrain and similar models
3 listings$56$30 – $78Non-Interchange search using only GMC Terrain
3 listings$56$30 – $78Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Terrain ignition switch cost by year?
20256 listings$56$30 – $78202450 listingsFits 7 years$106$99 – $110202350 listingsFits 7 years$36$36 – $219202250 listingsFits 6 years$190$82 – $190202150 listingsFits 7 years$106$99 – $110202050 listingsFits 6 years$36$25 – $343201950 listingsFits 4 years$190$177 – $190201850 listingsFits 4 years$46$24 – $338201750 listingsFits 7 years$99$46 – $232201650 listingsFits 7 years$100$46 – $188201550 listingsFits 7 years$219$45 – $219
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain 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 46% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $102.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $36, while 2015 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits 6% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 6% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 7% 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 GMC Terrain parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Transmission Control Module
$96median
$20$407
02wide ±223%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$694
03wide ±273%
Car Radio
$106median
$20$599
04wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$150median
$25$646
05wide ±226%
Wheels
$187median
$35$880
06wide ±194%
Strut
$75median
$30$321
07wide ±151%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$34$343
08wide ±116%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$524median
$153$1,372
09wide ±141%
Front Seat
$175median
$67$559
10wide ±188%
Air Bag
$241median
$45$950
11wide ±186%
Headlight Assembly
$386median
$75$1,509
12wide ±213%
Center Console
$106median
$25$476
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Terrain ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$100
Terrain$106
$6 diff2,495 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsGMCTerrain
Elantra$100
Terrain$106
$6 diff2,333 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$99
Terrain$106
$7 diff2,249 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsGMCTerrain
RAV4$99
Terrain$106
$7 diff2,002 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsGMCTerrain
Camry$100
Terrain$106
$6 diff1,998 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsGMCTerrain
Rogue$99
Terrain$106
$7 diff1,877 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
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
GMCwide ±133%
GMC Acadia
$100median
$35$300
GMCwide ±163%
GMC Canyon
$78median
$20$275
GMCwide ±152%
GMC Sierra 1500
$99median
$25$325
GMCwide ±176%
GMC Yukon
$78median
$25$300
Common questions
GMC Terrain ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $106 across 464 priced listings from 29 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $102. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $36.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain ignition switch?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain ignition switch replacement typically runs $200–$480 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $106, 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 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain ignition switch fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.