Chevy Cruze tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $120
- Average
- $310
- High
- $685
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze tailgate?
Asking prices from 711 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Cruze 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 Cruze tailgate costs $120 to $685, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 913 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2021 (10 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze tailgate listings at 711 salvage yards across 48 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 304 listings (9% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $200, while California yards ask $331, 66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 304 | 32 | $280-7% |
| Ohio | 252 | 47 | $275-8% |
| Indiana | 223 | 21 | $280-7% |
| Michigan | 199 | 50 | $300 |
| Texas | 190 | 50 | $200-33% |
| North Carolina | 159 | 33 | $275-8% |
| California | 145 | 37 | $331+10% |
| Wisconsin | 137 | 30 | $275-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$825
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Chevy Cruze and similar models
1 listings$328$328 – $328Non-Interchange search using only Chevy Cruze
1 listings$328$328 – $328Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Cruze tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze 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.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $225, while 2019 tops the table at $345. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 30% below the Ford Mustang ($431), 59% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 25% below the Chevy Camaro ($400) 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 Cruze parts are priced?
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Air Bag
$107median
$20$500
02wide ±120%
Transmission Control Module
$130median
$24$335
03wide ±180%
Car Radio
$126median
$29$482
04wide ±141%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$317
05wide ±216%
Grille
$166median
$28$744
06wide ±123%
Fog Light
$100median
$18$264
07wide ±231%
Wheels
$107median
$30$525
08wide ±135%
Side Mirror
$100median
$25$295
09wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$100median
$30$255
10wide ±94%
Quarter Panel
$412median
$150$925
11wide ±176%
Fuel Pump
$119median
$30$450
12wide ±154%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$285median
$75$955
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsChevyCruze
Mustang$431
Cruze$300
$131 diff6,095 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyCruze
Class$739
Cruze$300
$439 diff6,070 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyCruze
Camaro$400
Cruze$300
$100 diff5,311 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsChevyCruze
F250$1,054
Cruze$300
$754 diff4,537 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCruze
Elantra$600
Cruze$300
$300 diff4,046 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsChevyCruze
F150$850
Cruze$300
$550 diff3,773 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 ±97%
Chevy Colorado
$490median
$200$1,151
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Equinox
$850median
$135$2,750
Chevywide ±121%
Chevy Impala
$235median
$40$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 Cruze tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $300 across 913 priced listings from 711 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $225.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze tailgate replacement typically runs $445–$825 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $300, 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 Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze tailgate fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.