Buick Encore GX steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $167
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX steering column?
Asking prices from 126 salvage yards in 27 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
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore GX steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Buick Encore GX steering column costs $60 to $420, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 458 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$420310 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$355119 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$34529 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$420 | 310 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $85–$355 | 119 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$345 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$125
Ungraded$115
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore GX steering column is listed
We found priced Buick Encore GX steering column listings at 126 salvage yards across 27 states. Texas supplies the most, with 136 listings (30% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $110, while Michigan yards ask $225, 105% 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 | 136 | 21 | $131+4% |
| Arizona | 87 | 9 | $110-13% |
| Florida | 67 | 12 | $135+7% |
| Illinois | 25 | 10 | $140+11% |
| Oklahoma | 14 | 2 | $116-8% |
| Indiana | 12 | 8 | $142+13% |
| Michigan | 11 | 9 | $225+79% |
| Tennessee | 11 | 4 | $121-4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $126 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $126
- Buick Encore GX median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$875
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore GX steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 9% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o rain sensor, lists at a $120 median, while rain sensor commands $215, a 79% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $115, while 2024 tops the table at $194. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits 13% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 1% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 13% below the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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06wide ±181%
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07wide ±146%
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08wide ±73%
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$822median
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$295median
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10wide ±188%
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$190median
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11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
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12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
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Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsBuickEncoreGX
Impreza$145
GX$126
$19 diff5,915 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsBuickEncoreGX
Outback$125
GX$126
$1 diff5,698 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsBuickEncoreGX
Civic$145
GX$126
$19 diff5,308 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsBuickEncoreGX
Prius$111
GX$126
$15 diff5,046 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$210
GX$126
$84 diff4,847 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$225
GX$126
$99 diff4,548 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q3
$228median
$75$493
Buickwide ±134%
Buick Enclave
$150median
$42$445
Buickwide ±155%
Buick Encore
$120median
$40$413
Buickwide ±122%
Buick Envision
$149median
$50$413
Buickwide ±122%
Buick Regal
$145median
$60$413
Common questions
Buick Encore GX steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $126 across 458 priced listings from 126 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $136. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $115.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX steering column?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX steering column replacement typically runs $315–$875 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $126, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX steering column fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.