GMC Terrain throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $84
- High
- $280
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Terrain throttle body?
Asking prices from 202 salvage yards in 38 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
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Part overview
About the GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain throttle body costs $20 to $280, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 426 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$66
Grade B (good)$66
Grade C (fair)$55
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$280285 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$27181 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$606 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$12054 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$280 | 285 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$271 | 81 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$60 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$120 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$66
Grade B$66
Grade C$55
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$280 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Terrain throttle body is listed
We found priced GMC Terrain throttle body listings at 202 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 107 listings (17% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $50, while Missouri yards ask $152, 204% 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 | 107 | 27 | $56-15% |
| Florida | 86 | 19 | $71+8% |
| California | 67 | 27 | $50-24% |
| Illinois | 49 | 13 | $78+18% |
| Arizona | 32 | 11 | $75+14% |
| Missouri | 28 | 10 | $152+130% |
| Ohio | 24 | 9 | $85+29% |
| Kentucky | 22 | 8 | $148+124% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $66 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Terrain throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $66
- GMC Terrain 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
Non-Interchange search using GMC Terrain and similar models
2 listings$80$76 – $80Non-Interchange search using only GMC Terrain
2 listings$80$76 – $80Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Terrain throttle body cost by year?
20258 listings$80$76 – $80202450 listingsFits 3 years$65$50 – $265202350 listingsFits 3 years$65$20 – $202202250 listingsFits 7 years$50$40 – $161202150 listingsFits 8 years$78$50 – $2372020100 listingsFits 12 years$85$29 – $2712019103 listingsFits 9 years$61$25 – $1812018150 listingsFits 10 years$85$35 – $280201772 listingsFits 7 years$75$25 – $1892016100 listingsFits 9 years$51$36 – $852015100 listingsFits 9 years$78$51 – $206
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Terrain throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Terrain 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 20% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $66.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2018 tops the table at $85. Parts from 2016–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Terrain 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.
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 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$120
Terrain$66
$54 diff3,133 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$100
Terrain$66
$34 diff2,825 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsGMCTerrain
Class$91
Terrain$66
$25 diff2,405 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsGMCTerrain
Sonata$80
Terrain$66
$14 diff2,147 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCTerrain
1500$80
Terrain$66
$14 diff2,008 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsGMCTerrain
1500$77
Terrain$66
$11 diff1,985 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
GMCwide ±195%
GMC Acadia
$76median
$20$316
GMCwide ±201%
GMC Canyon
$85median
$20$361
GMCwide ±227%
GMC Sierra 1500
$77median
$25$375
GMCwide ±211%
GMC Yukon
$82median
$29$375
Common questions
GMC Terrain throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a GMC Terrain?
The median asking price is $66 across 426 priced listings from 202 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $66. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Terrain throttle body?
Using a used part, a GMC Terrain 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 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Terrain throttle body fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.