Chevy Cruze master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $52
- High
- $163
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze master cylinder?
Asking prices from 53 salvage yards in 17 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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Chevy Cruze master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Chevy Cruze master cylinder costs $20 to $163, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 129 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2019 (9 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade B (good)$55
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$163100 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$13215 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$5514 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$163 | 100 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$132 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$55 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$50
Grade B$55
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$163 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze master cylinder is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze master cylinder listings at 53 salvage yards across 17 states. Texas supplies the most, with 120 listings (15% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina ask a median $25, while Virginia yards ask $185, 640% 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 | 120 | 11 | $46-8% |
| Illinois | 117 | 5 | $50 |
| Ohio | 90 | 3 | $92+84% |
| Virginia | 51 | 2 | $185+270% |
| Kentucky | 45 | 1 | $46-8% |
| Georgia | 43 | 3 | $85+70% |
| North Carolina | 43 | 4 | $25-50% |
| Alaska | 34 | 3 | $50 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $50 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $50
- Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$500
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Cruze master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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, VIN P (4th digit, Limited), lists at a $50 median, while VIN B (4th digit, New Style) commands $51, a 2% 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 $50, while 2018 tops the table at $51. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 23% below the Ford Mustang ($65), 22% below the Honda Civic ($64), and 23% below the Mercedes E Class ($65) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Cruze parts are priced?
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Air Bag
$107median
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02wide ±120%
Transmission Control Module
$130median
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03wide ±180%
Car Radio
$126median
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04wide ±141%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$317
05wide ±135%
Side Mirror
$100median
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06wide ±216%
Grille
$166median
$28$744
07wide ±240%
Wheels
$103median
$30$525
08wide ±91%
Quarter Panel
$414median
$175$925
09wide ±199%
Axle Shaft
$91median
$25$387
10wide ±123%
Fog Light
$100median
$18$264
11wide ±230%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$19$249
12wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$100median
$30$255
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsChevyCruze
Mustang$65
Cruze$50
$15 diff2,263 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsChevyCruze
Civic$64
Cruze$50
$14 diff1,985 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsChevyCruze
Class$65
Cruze$50
$15 diff1,914 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCruze
Elantra$99
Cruze$50
$49 diff1,895 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsChevyCruze
Titan$245
Cruze$50
$195 diff1,528 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsChevyCruze
Class$87
Cruze$50
$37 diff1,348 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±140%
Acura ILX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
Chevywide ±125%
Chevy Camaro
$100median
$20$270
Chevywide ±69%
Chevy Colorado
$149median
$48$255
Chevywide ±194%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$20$331
Chevytight ±1%
Chevy Impala
$50median
$50$51
Chevywide ±178%
Chevy Malibu
$55median
$25$221
Chevywide ±192%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$99median
$25$405
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Suburban
$55median
$46$220
Chevywide ±141%
Chevy Tahoe
$55median
$46$201
Chevywide ±198%
Chevy Traverse
$99median
$20$412
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Trax
$99median
$20$305
Common questions
Chevy Cruze master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $50 across 129 priced listings from 53 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $50. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze master cylinder replacement typically runs $195–$500 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $50, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze master cylinder fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.