Used Chevy Colorado steering column from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Colorado steering column?

Asking prices from 165 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Colorado steering column

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Price summary

A used Chevy Colorado steering column costs $40 to $445, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,275 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$158
Grade B (good)$157
Grade C (fair)$119

Chevy Colorado steering column price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$164
High
$445
1,380 listings observed · 1,275 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$413900 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$445283 listings
Grade CVisible wear$119–$1506 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$25086 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$445 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Colorado steering column is listed

We found priced Chevy Colorado steering column listings at 165 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 356 listings (28% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $114, while Illinois yards ask $195, 71% 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
California35635$114-24%
Arizona31014$137-9%
Colorado1258$182+21%
Texas9016$131-13%
Nevada776$179+19%
Illinois7717$195+30%
Utah455$151+1%
Indiana319$169+13%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Colorado steering column replacement cost?

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Used part
$150
Chevy Colorado median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$340–$900
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

manual tilt (opt N33)48 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$182$70 – $275
manual tilt and telescopic (opt N37)47 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$195$90 – $445

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Colorado steering column cost by year?

$113$136$160$184$20820152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Colorado steering column cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Colorado steering column 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 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $158.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, manual tilt (opt N33), lists at a $182 median, while manual tilt and telescopic (opt N37) commands $195, a 7% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2021 tops the table at $198. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Colorado sits 3% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 20% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 3% above 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

  1. Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
  2. Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
  3. Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
  4. Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
  5. 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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How much is a used steering column for a Chevy Colorado?

The median asking price is $150 across 1,275 priced listings from 165 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $158. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Colorado steering column?

Using a used part, a Chevy Colorado steering column replacement typically runs $340–$900 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $150, 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 Chevy Colorado 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 Colorado steering column years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Colorado steering column fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Colorado Steering Column Cost — From $40 to $445