Used Chevy Suburban radiator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Suburban radiator?

Asking prices from 264 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Suburban radiator

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

Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary

A used Chevy Suburban radiator costs $58 to $975, with a median asking price of $245. Based on 1,476 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$235
Grade B (good)$269
Grade C (fair)$115

Chevy Suburban radiator price snapshot

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Low
$58
Average
$298
High
$975
1,645 listings observed · 1,476 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$58–$975784 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$975618 listings
Grade CVisible wear$73–$1759 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$35065 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $58–$975 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Suburban radiator is listed

We found priced Chevy Suburban radiator listings at 264 salvage yards across 32 states. Florida supplies the most, with 440 listings (29% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $110, while North Carolina yards ask $324, 195% 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
Florida44031$299+22%
Texas17524$215-12%
Arizona14417$110-55%
Michigan12735$261+7%
Illinois10420$232-5%
Indiana8616$269+10%
Ohio408$255+4%
North Carolina4010$324+32%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $245 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Suburban radiator replacement cost?

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Used part
$245
Chevy Suburban median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$435–$845
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

5.3L, extra cooling capacity49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$285$80 – $954
6.2L, extra cooling capacity49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$285$80 – $954
3.0L, auxiliary43 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$278$125 – $375
3.0L, main42 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$307$175 – $401
5.3L, w/o extra cooling capacity42 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$310$91 – $779
6.2L, w/o extra cooling capacity42 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$310$91 – $779

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Suburban radiator cost by year?

$95$163$231$299$36820152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Suburban radiator cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Suburban radiator 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 104% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $235.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, auxiliary, lists at a $278 median, while 6.2L, w/o extra cooling capacity commands $310, a 12% 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 $105, while 2022 tops the table at $350. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Suburban sits 18% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 23% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 63% above the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used radiator: what to check

  1. Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
  2. Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
  3. Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
  4. Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.

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How much is a used radiator for a Chevy Suburban?

The median asking price is $245 across 1,476 priced listings from 264 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $235. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $105.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Suburban radiator?

Using a used part, a Chevy Suburban radiator replacement typically runs $435–$845 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $245, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Chevy Suburban 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 Suburban radiator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Suburban radiator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Suburban Radiator Cost — From $58 to $975