Used Chevy Tahoe radiator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Tahoe radiator?

Asking prices from 407 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 25, 2026
Strong coverage2,270 priced of 2,585 observed6 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe radiator costs $65 to $749, with a median asking price of $225. Based on 2,270 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$232
Grade B (good)$225
Grade C (fair)$125

Chevy Tahoe radiator price snapshot

USD
Low
$65
Average
$234
High
$749
2,585 listings observed · 2,270 pricedUpdated 6d ago· How we price·

Report incorrect price

Reporting price for Chevy Tahoe Radiator

Reason

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$65–$7451,339 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$749750 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$17527 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$480154 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$749 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Tahoe radiator is listed

We found priced Chevy Tahoe radiator listings at 407 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 433 listings (12% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $113, while Florida yards ask $260, 130% 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
California43337$113-50%
Illinois37024$232+3%
Michigan36743$235+4%
Texas33934$190-16%
Florida25629$260+16%
Indiana22415$202-10%
Wisconsin16512$221-2%
North Carolina11715$161-28%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $225 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Tahoe radiator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$225
Chevy Tahoe median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$415–$825
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

Sources
  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

Set price alert

Alert for Chevy Tahoe Radiator

$

Current avg: $234 — we suggest $199 (15% below)

Condition grade (optional)

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

5.3L, extra cooling capacity49 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$274$80 – $406
6.2L, extra cooling capacity49 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$274$80 – $406
5.3L, w/o extra cooling capacity45 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$305$94 – $676
6.2L, w/o extra cooling capacity45 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$305$94 – $676
3.0L, auxiliary43 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$267$150 – $350
3.0L, main42 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$297$175 – $397

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Tahoe radiator cost by year?

$122$168$213$259$30520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Tahoe radiator cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe 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 86% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $232.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, auxiliary, lists at a $267 median, while 6.2L, w/o extra cooling capacity commands $305, a 14% 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 $136, while 2022 tops the table at $290. 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 Tahoe sits 25% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 13% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 50% 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.

Keep browsing this vehicle

What other Chevy Tahoe parts are priced?

Price comparisons

Compare Chevy Tahoe radiator prices

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Common questions

Chevy Tahoe radiator FAQ

How much is a used radiator for a Chevy Tahoe?

The median asking price is $225 across 2,270 priced listings from 407 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $232. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.

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

Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe radiator replacement typically runs $415–$825 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $225, 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe radiator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe Radiator Cost — From $65 to $749