Used Chevy Traverse intake manifold from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Traverse intake manifold?

Asking prices from 123 salvage yards in 20 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Traverse intake manifold

What the intake manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used intake manifold price guide →

Also known asInlet Manifold
Price summary

A used Chevy Traverse intake manifold costs $40 to $179, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 635 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$80
Grade C (fair)$71

Chevy Traverse intake manifold price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$84
High
$179
1,057 listings observed · 635 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$179362 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$12561 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$17534 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$150178 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$179 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Traverse intake manifold is listed

We found priced Chevy Traverse intake manifold listings at 123 salvage yards across 20 states. Texas supplies the most, with 144 listings (22% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $65, while Michigan yards ask $179, 175% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas14419$81+8%
Florida13117$75
California12121$75
Illinois7412$65-13%
Arizona5510$100+33%
Indiana307$75
Wisconsin146$75
Michigan145$179+139%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Traverse intake manifold replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Chevy Traverse median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$265–$825
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for intake manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full intake manifold replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

3.6L, upper23 listingsInterchange 2010–2020$75$50 – $100
3.6L, lower9 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$75$50 – $75
2.5L5 listings$129$125 – $129

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Traverse intake manifold cost by year?

$68$84$101$118$13520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Traverse intake manifold cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 14% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $81.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, lower, lists at a $75 median, while 2.5L commands $129, a 72% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $129. Parts from 2010–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 59% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 68% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 40% below the Mercedes E Class ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used intake manifold: what to check

  1. Inspect composite runners for heat cracks: Examine plastic manifolds for oil-softened walls, heat cracks, or snapped vacuum port nipples along the plenum.
  2. Verify variable runner flap operation: Move variable intake runner flap linkages and vacuum actuators by hand to ensure internal butterfly valves rotate freely.
  3. Check rubber gasket groove channels: Examine sealing channels around cylinder head intake ports to ensure plastic retaining walls are not chipped.
  4. Confirm sensor port and throttle flange fit: Match vacuum line nipples, manifold absolute pressure sensor mounts, and throttle body bolt dimensions.
  5. Install new molded rubber port gaskets: Replace all port seals and throttle body gaskets with fresh silicone seals to prevent lean engine vacuum leaks.

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How much is a used intake manifold for a Chevy Traverse?

The median asking price is $75 across 635 priced listings from 123 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse intake manifold?

Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse intake manifold replacement typically runs $265–$825 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for intake manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. 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 intake manifold years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse intake manifold fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Traverse Intake Manifold Cost — From $40 to $179