GMC Terrain master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $123
- High
- $331
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain master cylinder?
Asking prices from 50 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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Last updatedSep 22, 2026AS
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 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain master cylinder costs $30 to $331, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 358 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$109
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$331246 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$33184 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$10028 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$331 | 246 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$331 | 84 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$100 | 28 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$109
Grade B$99
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$331 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Terrain master cylinder is listed
We found priced GMC Terrain master cylinder listings at 50 salvage yards across 17 states. Florida supplies the most, with 159 listings (44% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $63, while California yards ask $137, 117% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 159 | 8 | $99 |
| California | 105 | 12 | $137+38% |
| Arizona | 40 | 7 | $63-36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$550
- 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 GMC Terrain master cylinder cost by year?
202524 listings$130$50 – $202202430 listings$76$75 – $76202310 listings$76$76 – $76202250 listingsFits 5 years$65$50 – $331202150 listingsFits 5 years$99$40 – $203202050 listingsFits 5 years$99$40 – $203201950 listingsFits 5 years$100$35 – $177201835 listingsFits 5 years$99$40 – $205201750 listingsFits 7 years$203$30 – $203201634 listingsFits 7 years$137$35 – $149201550 listingsFits 7 years$137$35 – $166
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain master cylinder 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 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $109.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2017 tops the table at $203. Parts from 2018–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits 60% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 52% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 55% above the Honda Civic ($64) 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 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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsGMCTerrain
Titan$250
Terrain$99
$151 diff2,657 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsGMCTerrain
Mustang$65
Terrain$99
$34 diff2,492 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsGMCTerrain
Civic$64
Terrain$99
$35 diff2,214 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$65
Terrain$99
$34 diff2,143 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsGMCTerrain
Elantra$99
Terrain$99
$0 diff2,124 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$87
Terrain$99
$12 diff1,577 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
Acurawide ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A6
$99median
$40$232
Audiwide ±65%
Audi Q3
$76median
$51$150
GMCwide ±288%
GMC Acadia
$99median
$20$591
GMCwide ±162%
GMC Canyon
$99median
$30$350
GMCwide ±250%
GMC Sierra 1500
$56median
$25$305
GMCwide ±179%
GMC Yukon
$68median
$25$268
Common questions
GMC Terrain master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $99 across 358 priced listings from 50 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $109. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain master cylinder?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain master cylinder replacement typically runs $245–$550 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $99, 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 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 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain master cylinder fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.