GMC Canyon tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $185
- Average
- $488
- High
- $1,060
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Canyon tailgate?
Asking prices from 321 salvage yards in 43 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 GMC Canyon 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 Canyon tailgate costs $185 to $1,060, with a median asking price of $476. Based on 1,126 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the GMC Canyon tailgate is listed
We found priced GMC Canyon tailgate listings at 321 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 291 listings (21% of the total) from 45 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $420, while Nebraska yards ask $545, 30% 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 | 291 | 45 | $420-12% |
| California | 182 | 31 | $480+1% |
| Ohio | 86 | 13 | $420-12% |
| Minnesota | 86 | 9 | $477 |
| Florida | 76 | 30 | $450-5% |
| Michigan | 72 | 8 | $479+1% |
| Nebraska | 62 | 4 | $545+14% |
| Colorado | 59 | 10 | $507+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $476 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Canyon tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $476
- GMC Canyon median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $620–$1,000
- 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 GMC Canyon tailgate cost by year?
202596 listings$525$250 – $1,0142024183 listingsFits 2 years$483$295 – $1,0602023170 listingsFits 2 years$477$295 – $1,008202286 listingsFits 8 years$488$250 – $8752021129 listingsFits 8 years$476$225 – $8752020150 listingsFits 8 years$442$225 – $8402019150 listingsFits 8 years$395$185 – $782201894 listingsFits 8 years$476$208 – $1,0002017100 listingsFits 8 years$386$197 – $780201694 listingsFits 8 years$474$200 – $1,0002015100 listingsFits 8 years$450$200 – $780
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Canyon tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Canyon 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: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $386, while 2025 tops the table at $525. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Canyon sits 57% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 10% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 36% below 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 GMC Canyon parts are priced?
01wide ±198%
Transmission Control Module
$106median
$20$440
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$120median
$25$722
03wide ±174%
Front Seat
$211median
$61$795
04wide ±214%
Air Bag
$223median
$45$1,000
05wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$191median
$60$520
06wide ±201%
Wheels
$200median
$47$850
07wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$186median
$41$620
08wide ±115%
Transmission
$1,975median
$544$5,087
09wide ±79%
Quarter Panel
$606median
$266$1,225
10wide ±146%
Center Console
$159median
$35$500
11wide ±132%
AC Condenser
$159median
$40$460
12wide ±265%
Fuel Pump
$118median
$25$650
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Canyon tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsGMCCanyon
F250$1,100
Canyon$476
$624 diff6,516 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsGMCCanyon
Mustang$431
Canyon$476
$45 diff6,308 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsGMCCanyon
Class$739
Canyon$476
$263 diff6,283 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsGMCCanyon
Camaro$400
Canyon$476
$76 diff6,124 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsGMCCanyon
Elantra$600
Canyon$476
$124 diff4,259 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsGMCCanyon
F150$850
Canyon$476
$374 diff3,986 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
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
GMCwide ±116%
GMC Acadia
$1,323median
$209$3,275
GMCwide ±239%
GMC Sierra 1500
$800median
$178$3,995
GMCwide ±108%
GMC Terrain
$1,400median
$226$3,250
GMCwide ±171%
GMC Yukon
$673median
$173$2,475
Common questions
GMC Canyon tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a GMC Canyon?
The median asking price is $476 across 1,126 priced listings from 321 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $386.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Canyon tailgate?
Using a used part, a GMC Canyon tailgate replacement typically runs $620–$1,000 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $476, 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 Canyon 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 Canyon tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Canyon 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.