Chevy Colorado tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $493
- High
- $1,151
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Colorado tailgate?
Asking prices from 392 salvage yards in 42 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 Chevy Colorado tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Chevy Colorado tailgate costs $200 to $1,151, with a median asking price of $490. Based on 1,297 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Colorado tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Colorado tailgate listings at 392 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 344 listings (18% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in Kentucky ask a median $200, while Texas yards ask $655, 228% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 344 | 44 | $499+2% |
| Texas | 197 | 37 | $655+34% |
| Indiana | 159 | 15 | $395-19% |
| Michigan | 147 | 31 | $425-13% |
| Illinois | 143 | 21 | $492 |
| Kentucky | 113 | 8 | $200-59% |
| Ohio | 104 | 20 | $410-16% |
| Oklahoma | 80 | 8 | $550+12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $490 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Colorado tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $490
- Chevy Colorado median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $635–$1,015
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
tailgate assist (opt PPA), rear view camera (opt UVB)49 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$655$435 – $926
tailgate assist (opt PPA), surround view camera (opt UV2)32 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$600$200 – $1,004
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Colorado tailgate cost by year?
2025185 listingsFits 4 years$546$200 – $1,0042024184 listingsFits 4 years$575$200 – $1,1002023200 listingsFits 3 years$500$200 – $1,1152022146 listingsFits 2 years$416$200 – $1,1512021150 listingsFits 2 years$405$200 – $1,0972020150 listingsFits 8 years$500$200 – $875201966 listingsFits 6 years$500$206 – $1,0002018100 listingsFits 6 years$490$204 – $7502017100 listingsFits 6 years$490$204 – $7502016100 listingsFits 6 years$480$200 – $1,0002015100 listingsFits 6 years$476$200 – $1,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Colorado tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Colorado tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o tailgate assist; surround view camera (opt UV2), lists at a $200 median, while tailgate assist (opt PPA), rear view camera (opt UVB) commands $655, a 228% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $405, while 2024 tops the table at $575. Parts from 2021–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Colorado sits 55% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 14% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 34% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Colorado parts are priced?
01wide ±221%
Transmission Control Module
$121median
$25$560
02wide ±164%
Front Seat
$206median
$61$737
03wide ±196%
Car Radio
$121median
$25$500
04wide ±156%
Drive Shaft
$197median
$70$685
05wide ±176%
Wheels
$200median
$49$753
06wide ±226%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$950
07wide ±213%
Side Mirror
$171median
$35$763
08wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$520median
$231$1,240
09wide ±130%
Steering Rack
$350median
$119$1,028
10wide ±194%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$42$625
11wide ±126%
Control Arm
$134median
$35$372
12wide ±80%
Fender
$350median
$150$712
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Colorado tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevyColorado
F250$1,100
Colorado$490
$610 diff6,687 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsChevyColorado
Mustang$431
Colorado$490
$59 diff6,479 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyColorado
Class$739
Colorado$490
$249 diff6,454 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyColorado
Camaro$400
Colorado$490
$90 diff6,295 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsChevyColorado
Elantra$600
Colorado$490
$110 diff4,430 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsChevyColorado
F150$850
Colorado$490
$360 diff4,157 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Camaro
$400median
$139$896
Chevywide ±141%
Chevy Cruze
$282median
$86$879
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Equinox
$850median
$135$2,750
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Impala
$250median
$50$608
Chevywide ±93%
Chevy Malibu
$400median
$136$880
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$850median
$247$2,750
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Suburban
$750median
$268$2,392
Chevywide ±172%
Chevy Tahoe
$768median
$195$2,840
Chevywide ±77%
Chevy Traverse
$1,500median
$250$2,557
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Trax
$385median
$125$1,414
Common questions
Chevy Colorado tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Colorado?
The median asking price is $490 across 1,297 priced listings from 392 yards. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $405.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Colorado tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Colorado tailgate replacement typically runs $635–$1,015 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $490, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Colorado tailgate 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.