Used GMC Acadia tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used GMC Acadia tailgate?

Asking prices from 273 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026
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Part overview

About the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia tailgate costs $209 to $3,275, with a median asking price of $1,323. Based on 831 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

GMC Acadia tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$209
Average
$1,175
High
$3,275
951 listings observed · 831 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Where the GMC Acadia tailgate is listed

We found priced GMC Acadia tailgate listings at 273 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 197 listings (23% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $393, while North Carolina yards ask $1,652, 320% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California19736$970-27%
Arizona6611$450-66%
Illinois5721$401-70%
Texas5415$1,400+6%
Ohio4919$1,550+17%
North Carolina4615$1,652+25%
Utah318$1,417+7%
Indiana2812$393-70%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,323 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the GMC Acadia tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$1,323
GMC Acadia median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,470–$1,850
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

animated lighting (opt TGE), w/o full video display18 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$2,275$665 – $3,275
w/o animated lighting; w/o full video display6 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$750$665 – $2,200
animated lighting (opt TGE), full video display (opt DRZ)5 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$670$500 – $2,000

w/o animated lighting; full video display (opt DRZ)

3 listings
Interchange 2024–2025$670$665 – $676

Model-year comparison

What does a GMC Acadia tailgate cost by year?

$302$751$1,201$1,650$2,10020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used GMC Acadia tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used GMC Acadia 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, animated lighting (opt TGE), full video display (opt DRZ), lists at a $670 median, while animated lighting (opt TGE), w/o full video display commands $2,275, a 240% 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 $335, while 2025 tops the table at $2,000. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Acadia sits 20% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 207% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 79% 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

  1. Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
  2. Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
  3. Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
  4. Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
  5. Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.

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How much is a used tailgate for a GMC Acadia?

The median asking price is $1,323 across 831 priced listings from 273 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $335.

How much does it cost to replace a GMC Acadia tailgate?

Using a used part, a GMC Acadia tailgate replacement typically runs $1,470–$1,850 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,323, 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Acadia tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used GMC Acadia Tailgate Cost — From $209 to $3,275