Used Cadillac CTS steering rack from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Cadillac CTS steering rack?

Asking prices from 207 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 13, 2026
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Part overview

About the Cadillac CTS steering rack

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

Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary

A used Cadillac CTS steering rack costs $99 to $1,250, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 757 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2020 (12 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$300
Grade B (good)$289
Grade C (fair)$250

Cadillac CTS steering rack price snapshot

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Low
$99
Average
$374
High
$1,250
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$100–$1,250618 listings
Grade BStandard used$153–$50081 listings
Grade CVisible wear$182–$3005 listings
Grade XUngraded$99–$1,00053 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $99–$1,250 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Cadillac CTS steering rack is listed

We found priced Cadillac CTS steering rack listings at 207 salvage yards across 37 states. Texas supplies the most, with 245 listings (32% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $242, while California yards ask $450, 86% 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
Texas24532$265-12%
Georgia6118$261-13%
Florida5815$354+18%
Missouri4812$389+30%
California3915$450+50%
North Carolina3316$250-17%
Oklahoma264$242-19%
South Carolina247$394+31%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Cadillac CTS steering rack replacement cost?

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Used part
$300
Cadillac CTS median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$585–$1,200
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

base, AWD49 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$375$150 – $745
base, RWD, 2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG)45 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$251$135 – $845
base, RWD, 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX)45 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$251$135 – $845
V-Series (6.2L supercharged)22 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$1,000$99 – $1,250
base, RWD, 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3)9 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$650$450 – $786

Model-year comparison

What does a Cadillac CTS steering rack cost by year?

$214$243$272$302$33120152016201720182019
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Cadillac CTS steering rack cost?

Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS steering rack 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 20% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $300.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, base, RWD, 2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), lists at a $251 median, while V-Series (6.2L supercharged) commands $1,000, a 298% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $238, while 2018 tops the table at $315. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 35% below the Ford F150 ($459), 12% above the Honda Civic ($268), and 75% below the Ram 1500 ($1,200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used steering rack: what to check

  1. Confirm hydraulic vs electric power steering. They never interchange.
  2. Check the input shaft and tie-rod ends for play.
  3. Ask whether the rack was leak-tested; seals are the usual failure.
  4. Match the mounting bushing style. Subframe designs change mid-generation.

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How much is a used steering rack for a Cadillac CTS?

The median asking price is $300 across 757 priced listings from 207 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $300. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $238.

How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS steering rack?

Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS steering rack replacement typically runs $585–$1,200 all-in: the median used steering rack for this model lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Cadillac CTS model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Cadillac CTS steering rack years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS steering rack fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. 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 Cadillac CTS Steering Rack Cost — From $99 to $1,250