GMC Terrain tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $226
- Average
- $1,284
- High
- $3,250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain tailgate?
Asking prices from 443 salvage yards in 42 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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Last updatedSep 24, 2026AS
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 GMC Terrain 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 Terrain tailgate costs $226 to $3,250, with a median asking price of $1,400. Based on 2,080 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the GMC Terrain tailgate is listed
We found priced GMC Terrain tailgate listings at 443 salvage yards across 42 states. Texas supplies the most, with 430 listings (19% of the total) from 55 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $300, while Missouri yards ask $1,782, 494% 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 | 430 | 55 | $1,400 |
| Florida | 310 | 35 | $300-79% |
| California | 228 | 39 | $950-32% |
| Arizona | 161 | 18 | $300-79% |
| Missouri | 98 | 16 | $1,782+27% |
| Michigan | 94 | 27 | $1,665+19% |
| North Carolina | 74 | 24 | $1,570+12% |
| Illinois | 64 | 15 | $1,603+14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,400 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,400
- GMC Terrain median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,545–$1,925
- 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 Terrain tailgate cost by year?
202586 listings$2,504$300 – $3,2502024289 listingsFits 3 years$1,657$499 – $2,4352023289 listingsFits 3 years$1,626$499 – $2,4352022110 listingsFits 3 years$1,476$499 – $2,2232021155 listingsFits 4 years$1,355$500 – $2,2002020347 listingsFits 4 years$1,500$266 – $2,2042019347 listingsFits 4 years$1,575$350 – $2,4822018150 listingsFits 4 years$1,400$500 – $2,2002017400 listingsFits 8 years$300$226 – $7102016300 listingsFits 8 years$400$230 – $6452015300 listingsFits 8 years$350$226 – $895
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain 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.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $300, while 2025 tops the table at $2,504. Parts from 2010–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain sits 27% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 225% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 89% 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 GMC Terrain parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Transmission Control Module
$96median
$20$407
02wide ±223%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$694
03wide ±273%
Car Radio
$106median
$20$599
04wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$150median
$25$646
05wide ±226%
Wheels
$187median
$35$880
06wide ±194%
Strut
$75median
$30$321
07wide ±151%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$34$343
08wide ±116%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$524median
$153$1,372
09wide ±141%
Front Seat
$175median
$67$559
10wide ±188%
Air Bag
$241median
$45$950
11wide ±186%
Headlight Assembly
$386median
$75$1,509
12wide ±213%
Center Console
$106median
$25$476
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Terrain tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsGMCTerrain
F250$1,100
Terrain$1,400
$300 diff7,470 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsGMCTerrain
Mustang$431
Terrain$1,400
$969 diff7,262 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$739
Terrain$1,400
$661 diff7,237 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsGMCTerrain
Camaro$400
Terrain$1,400
$1,000 diff7,078 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsGMCTerrain
Elantra$600
Terrain$1,400
$800 diff5,213 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsGMCTerrain
F150$850
Terrain$1,400
$550 diff4,940 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 ±92%
GMC Canyon
$476median
$185$1,060
GMCwide ±239%
GMC Sierra 1500
$800median
$178$3,995
GMCwide ±171%
GMC Yukon
$673median
$173$2,475
Common questions
GMC Terrain tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $1,400 across 2,080 priced listings from 443 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $300.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain tailgate?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain tailgate replacement typically runs $1,545–$1,925 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,400, 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 Terrain 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 Terrain tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain tailgate fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.