Chevy Traverse tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,388
- High
- $2,557
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Traverse tailgate?
Asking prices from 372 salvage yards in 41 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 Traverse 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 Traverse tailgate costs $250 to $2,557, with a median asking price of $1,500. Based on 801 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Traverse tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Traverse tailgate listings at 372 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 173 listings (14% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $576, while Illinois yards ask $1,519, 164% 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 | 173 | 25 | $1,466-2% |
| Texas | 170 | 34 | $1,440-4% |
| Florida | 103 | 36 | $576-62% |
| Michigan | 77 | 35 | $1,446-4% |
| Illinois | 65 | 16 | $1,519+1% |
| Missouri | 59 | 15 | $1,186-21% |
| Indiana | 52 | 14 | $1,108-26% |
| Ohio | 49 | 19 | $1,485-1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,500 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Traverse tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,500
- Chevy Traverse median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,645–$2,025
- 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
w/o sequential lights; full video display (opt DRZ)
4 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$1,500$1,400 – $1,500Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Traverse tailgate cost by year?
202527 listingsFits 3 years$1,685$265 – $2,0152024172 listingsFits 5 years$1,700$265 – $2,557202375 listingsFits 3 years$1,826$390 – $2,385202264 listingsFits 3 years$1,800$390 – $2,385202164 listingsFits 4 years$1,000$345 – $2,0732020177 listingsFits 4 years$1,501$310 – $2,2892019179 listingsFits 4 years$1,500$575 – $2,2892018183 listingsFits 4 years$1,403$250 – $2,125201750 listingsFits 5 years$400$250 – $860201650 listingsFits 5 years$450$250 – $860201550 listingsFits 5 years$600$325 – $776
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Traverse tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse 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, w/o sequential lights; full video display (opt DRZ), lists at a $1,500 median, while w/o sequential lights; w/o full video display commands $1,799, a 20% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2023 tops the table at $1,826. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 36% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 248% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 103% 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 Traverse parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Wheels
$200median
$39$595
02wide ±149%
Side Mirror
$230median
$50$735
03wide ±210%
Grille
$255median
$44$1,115
04wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$25$493
05wide ±167%
Tail Light
$231median
$45$815
06wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$799median
$163$2,800
07wide ±142%
Rear Bumper
$237median
$75$750
08wide ±147%
Strut
$100median
$30$324
09wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,898median
$750$5,097
10wide ±222%
Radiator
$162median
$40$760
11wide ±204%
Front Bumper
$248median
$50$1,060
12wide ±73%
Fender
$350median
$150$661
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Traverse tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevyTraverse
F250$1,100
Traverse$1,500
$400 diff6,191 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevyTraverse
Camaro$400
Traverse$1,500
$1,100 diff5,799 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsChevyTraverse
F150$850
Traverse$1,500
$650 diff3,661 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsChevyTraverse
Rogue$1,200
Traverse$1,500
$300 diff3,584 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsChevyTraverse
Fe$700
Traverse$1,500
$800 diff3,413 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyTraverse
1500$850
Traverse$1,500
$650 diff3,358 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 ±172%
Chevy Tahoe
$768median
$195$2,840
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Trax
$385median
$125$1,414
Common questions
Chevy Traverse tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Traverse?
The median asking price is $1,500 across 801 priced listings from 372 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $400.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse tailgate replacement typically runs $1,645–$2,025 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,500, 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 Traverse 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 Traverse tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.