Buick Encore throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $71
- High
- $237
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore throttle body?
Asking prices from 30 salvage yards in 5 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Buick Encore throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used Buick Encore throttle body costs $20 to $237, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 295 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$45
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$237190 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$17054 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$451 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$8550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$237 | 190 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $29–$170 | 54 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$45 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$85 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$110
Grade C$45
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$237 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore throttle body is listed
We found priced Buick Encore throttle body listings at 30 salvage yards across 5 states. Florida supplies the most, with 162 listings (55% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $45, while Florida yards ask $110, 144% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 162 | 5 | $110+47% |
| California | 91 | 12 | $45-40% |
| Illinois | 24 | 7 | $78+4% |
| Texas | 14 | 5 | $50-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $125–$300
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore throttle body cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 8 years$110$29 – $1102021100 listingsFits 12 years$50$45 – $150202050 listingsFits 10 years$50$24 – $1102019100 listingsFits 11 years$50$20 – $150201870 listingsFits 10 years$40$20 – $150201769 listingsFits 12 years$78$46 – $2372016100 listingsFits 13 years$110$24 – $110201550 listingsFits 9 years$50$24 – $110
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore throttle body 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 67% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $40, while 2016 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 37% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 25% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 18% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsBuickEncore
Class$120
Encore$75
$45 diff3,002 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$100
Encore$75
$25 diff2,694 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$91
Encore$75
$16 diff2,274 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsBuickEncore
Sonata$80
Encore$75
$5 diff2,016 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsBuickEncore
1500$80
Encore$75
$5 diff1,877 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsBuickEncore
1500$77
Encore$75
$2 diff1,854 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
Audiwide ±200%
Audi A6
$100median
$20$420
Audiwide ±179%
Audi Q3
$80median
$30$316
Buickwide ±128%
Buick Enclave
$75median
$20$212
Buickwide ±164%
Buick Encore GX
$80median
$20$282
Buickwide ±120%
Buick Envision
$75median
$35$215
Buickwide ±137%
Buick Regal
$75median
$25$230
Common questions
Buick Encore throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $75 across 295 priced listings from 30 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore throttle body?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore throttle body replacement typically runs $125–$300 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Buick Encore throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore throttle body fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.