Chevy Equinox tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $135
- Average
- $838
- High
- $2,750
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Equinox tailgate?
Asking prices from 703 salvage yards in 48 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Chevy Equinox 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 Equinox tailgate costs $135 to $2,750, with a median asking price of $850. Based on 1,485 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2026 (17 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Equinox tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Equinox tailgate listings at 703 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 313 listings (11% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $250, while Texas yards ask $942, 277% 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 | 313 | 57 | $942+11% |
| Michigan | 304 | 67 | $900+6% |
| Illinois | 281 | 37 | $700-18% |
| Arizona | 214 | 25 | $250-71% |
| Florida | 192 | 40 | $758-11% |
| California | 148 | 47 | $725-15% |
| Indiana | 121 | 24 | $850 |
| Wisconsin | 108 | 29 | $800-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $850 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Equinox tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $850
- Chevy Equinox median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $995–$1,375
- 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
privacy tint (opt AKO), incandescent tail lamps, manual liftgate (opt TB4)29 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,055$435 – $1,301
privacy tint (opt AKO), LED tail lamps, w/o hands free rear closer; (opt TB5)28 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,000$350 – $1,600
privacy tint (opt AKO), incandescent tail lamps, power liftgate (opt TB5)9 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,323$750 – $1,423
privacy tint (opt AKO), LED tail lamps, hands free rear closer (opt TC2)9 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,150$429 – $1,600
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Equinox tailgate cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$2,195$1,595 – $2,750202499 listingsFits 3 years$1,055$350 – $1,7252023208 listingsFits 3 years$1,079$329 – $1,9112022124 listingsFits 3 years$1,179$500 – $1,6002021200 listingsFits 4 years$934$200 – $1,5902020200 listingsFits 4 years$934$200 – $1,5902019247 listingsFits 6 years$904$300 – $1,3272018200 listingsFits 4 years$835$200 – $1,6472017200 listingsFits 8 years$300$148 – $1,0952016200 listingsFits 8 years$219$135 – $5572015200 listingsFits 8 years$300$148 – $1,095
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Equinox tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Equinox tailgate 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, privacy tint (opt AKO), LED tail lamps, w/o hands free rear closer; (opt TB5), lists at a $1,000 median, while privacy tint (opt AKO), incandescent tail lamps, power liftgate (opt TB5) commands $1,323, a 32% 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 $219, while 2025 tops the table at $2,195. Parts from 2010–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Equinox sits 23% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 97% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 15% above 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 Equinox parts are priced?
01wide ±222%
Side Mirror
$161median
$30$744
02wide ±210%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$32$493
03wide ±229%
Wheels
$178median
$35$850
04wide ±191%
Strut
$76median
$30$320
05wide ±180%
Tail Light
$164median
$35$625
06wide ±172%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$60$895
07wide ±267%
Grille
$210median
$35$1,156
08wide ±108%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$119$1,420
09wide ±108%
Front Bumper
$280median
$84$690
10wide ±248%
Transmission
$700median
$120$3,594
11wide ±170%
Engine
$1,395median
$280$5,031
12wide ±186%
Transfer Case
$270median
$89$1,095
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Equinox tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevyEquinox
F250$1,100
Equinox$850
$250 diff6,875 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyEquinox
Camaro$400
Equinox$850
$450 diff6,483 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsChevyEquinox
Rogue$1,200
Equinox$850
$350 diff4,268 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsChevyEquinox
Fe$700
Equinox$850
$150 diff4,097 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyEquinox
1500$850
Equinox$850
$0 diff4,042 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsChevyEquinox
Explorer$795
Equinox$850
$55 diff3,688 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 ±141%
Chevy Cruze
$282median
$86$879
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 Equinox tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Equinox?
The median asking price is $850 across 1,485 priced listings from 703 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $219.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Equinox tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Equinox tailgate replacement typically runs $995–$1,375 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $850, 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 Equinox 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 Equinox tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Equinox tailgate fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.