Chevy Tahoe tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $195
- Average
- $927
- High
- $2,840
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Tahoe tailgate?
Asking prices from 285 salvage yards in 37 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Chevy Tahoe 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 Tahoe tailgate costs $195 to $2,840, with a median asking price of $768. Based on 1,411 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Tahoe tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Tahoe tailgate listings at 285 salvage yards across 37 states. Texas supplies the most, with 290 listings (20% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $550, while Colorado yards ask $1,755, 219% 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 | 290 | 33 | $596-22% |
| Florida | 180 | 31 | $650-15% |
| California | 167 | 37 | $870+13% |
| Illinois | 159 | 20 | $933+21% |
| Arizona | 134 | 17 | $850+11% |
| Michigan | 63 | 20 | $730-5% |
| Ohio | 60 | 15 | $550-28% |
| Colorado | 59 | 2 | $1,755+129% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $768 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Tahoe tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $768
- Chevy Tahoe median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $915–$1,295
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Tahoe tailgate cost by year?
202559 listings$684$470 – $2,235202499 listingsFits 4 years$1,490$500 – $2,6002023168 listingsFits 5 years$1,691$195 – $2,840202299 listingsFits 4 years$1,162$202 – $2,200202199 listingsFits 4 years$1,466$325 – $2,3922020104 listingsFits 6 years$592$200 – $1,3002019299 listingsFits 6 years$821$200 – $2,0002018299 listingsFits 6 years$770$200 – $1,6052017294 listingsFits 6 years$850$200 – $1,7002016262 listingsFits 6 years$650$200 – $1,7002015300 listingsFits 6 years$600$200 – $1,700
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Tahoe tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe 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, solar (opt AKP), lists at a $675 median, while privacy tint glass (opt AKO) commands $695, a 3% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $592, while 2023 tops the table at $1,691. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Tahoe sits 30% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 78% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 4% 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 Tahoe parts are priced?
01wide ±233%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,336
02wide ±146%
Side Mirror
$240median
$50$750
03wide ±73%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
04wide ±169%
Grille
$350median
$55$1,235
05wide ±261%
Transfer Case
$300median
$65$1,633
06wide ±152%
Radiator
$225median
$65$749
07wide ±127%
Strut
$237median
$50$654
08wide ±99%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$175$1,660
09wide ±137%
Starter
$101median
$30$306
10wide ±135%
Alternator
$162median
$35$474
11wide ±111%
Front Bumper
$375median
$67$900
12wide ±129%
Engine
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Tahoe tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevyTahoe
F250$1,100
Tahoe$768
$332 diff6,801 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyTahoe
Camaro$400
Tahoe$768
$368 diff6,409 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsChevyTahoe
F150$850
Tahoe$768
$82 diff4,271 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsChevyTahoe
Rogue$1,200
Tahoe$768
$432 diff4,194 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsChevyTahoe
Fe$700
Tahoe$768
$68 diff4,023 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$850
Tahoe$768
$82 diff3,968 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 ±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 ±77%
Chevy Traverse
$1,500median
$250$2,557
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Trax
$385median
$125$1,414
Common questions
Chevy Tahoe tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Tahoe?
The median asking price is $768 across 1,411 priced listings from 285 yards. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $592.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Tahoe tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe tailgate replacement typically runs $915–$1,295 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $768, 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe 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.