Chevy Traverse throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $90
- High
- $271
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Traverse throttle body?
Asking prices from 73 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Traverse 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 Chevy Traverse throttle body costs $29 to $271, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 281 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$73
Grade B (good)$70
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$271207 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$27138 listings
Grade CVisible wear$29–$6010 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$7526 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$271 | 207 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$271 | 38 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $29–$60 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$75 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$73
Grade B$70
Grade C$50
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$271 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Traverse throttle body is listed
We found priced Chevy Traverse throttle body listings at 73 salvage yards across 22 states. Florida supplies the most, with 125 listings (33% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $35, while Illinois yards ask $146, 317% 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 | 125 | 13 | $50-24% |
| Illinois | 34 | 5 | $146+121% |
| Arizona | 33 | 12 | $60-9% |
| Kentucky | 27 | 4 | $65-2% |
| Texas | 24 | 7 | $65-2% |
| Virginia | 20 | 2 | $50-24% |
| California | 19 | 6 | $50-24% |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 2 | $35-47% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $66 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Traverse throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $66
- Chevy Traverse median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $115–$290
- 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 Chevy Traverse throttle body cost by year?
202522 listingsFits 2 years$148$75 – $2122024108 listingsFits 12 years$116$45 – $212202350 listingsFits 10 years$78$51 – $175202250 listingsFits 11 years$50$29 – $75202150 listingsFits 10 years$78$51 – $175202050 listingsFits 9 years$50$29 – $75201963 listingsFits 10 years$60$56 – $2222018100 listingsFits 9 years$66$29 – $271201740 listingsFits 9 years$65$40 – $75201650 listingsFits 9 years$50$29 – $75201550 listingsFits 9 years$50$29 – $75
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Traverse throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Traverse throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 46% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $73.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (throttle valve assembly), ID 12698240, lists at a $128 median, while (throttle valve assembly), ID 12736620 commands $166, a 30% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2025 tops the table at $148. Parts from 2012–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Traverse sits 45% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 34% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 27% 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.
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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 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyTraverse
Class$120
Traverse$66
$54 diff2,988 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyTraverse
Class$100
Traverse$66
$34 diff2,680 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyTraverse
1500$80
Traverse$66
$14 diff1,863 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsChevyTraverse
1500$77
Traverse$66
$11 diff1,840 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF150vsChevyTraverse
F150$85
Traverse$66
$19 diff1,790 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsChevyTraverse
F250$129
Traverse$66
$63 diff1,609 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
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Camaro
$80median
$25$285
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Colorado
$82median
$24$361
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Cruze
$78median
$25$280
Chevyspread ±52%
Chevy Equinox
$61median
$45$108
Chevywide ±109%
Chevy Impala
$78median
$35$205
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Malibu
$73median
$25$240
Chevywide ±219%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$80median
$25$375
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Suburban
$83median
$29$375
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Tahoe
$110median
$29$330
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Trax
$60median
$20$150
Common questions
Chevy Traverse throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Chevy Traverse?
The median asking price is $66 across 281 priced listings from 73 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $73. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Traverse throttle body?
Using a used part, a Chevy Traverse throttle body replacement typically runs $115–$290 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $66, 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 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Traverse throttle body fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 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.