Buick Encore window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $111
- High
- $307
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore window regulator?
Asking prices from 55 salvage yards in 5 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 Buick Encore window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Buick Encore window regulator costs $30 to $307, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 512 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$82
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$307436 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$27650 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$12526 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$307 | 436 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$276 | 50 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$125 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$82
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$307 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore window regulator is listed
We found priced Buick Encore window regulator listings at 55 salvage yards across 5 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 260 listings (51% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $65, while Illinois yards ask $146, 125% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 260 | 10 | $65-13% |
| Illinois | 94 | 9 | $146+95% |
| California | 82 | 20 | $80+7% |
| Florida | 64 | 13 | $99+32% |
| Indiana | 12 | 3 | $114+52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore window regulator cost by year?
202248 listingsFits 10 years$146$41 – $2322021100 listingsFits 9 years$65$41 – $3072020100 listingsFits 9 years$65$41 – $3072019100 listingsFits 9 years$71$41 – $3072018100 listingsFits 10 years$80$30 – $2872017100 listingsFits 9 years$65$41 – $3072016100 listingsFits 9 years$99$40 – $2822015100 listingsFits 10 years$146$40 – $271
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore window regulator 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $146 median, while RH commands $162, a 11% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2015 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2013–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 37% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 55% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 50% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
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 window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsBuickEncore
1500$120
Encore$75
$45 diff3,912 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsBuickEncore
2500$166
Encore$75
$91 diff3,826 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsBuickEncore
1500$150
Encore$75
$75 diff3,619 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsBuickEncore
3500$166
Encore$75
$91 diff3,539 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsBuickEncore
1500$121
Encore$75
$46 diff3,508 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordTransitvsBuickEncore
Transit$148
Encore$75
$73 diff3,040 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
Audiwide ±144%
Audi A6
$101median
$34$324
Audiwide ±134%
Audi Q3
$140median
$34$410
Buickwide ±167%
Buick Enclave
$89median
$20$318
Buickwide ±145%
Buick Encore GX
$102median
$20$316
Buickwide ±140%
Buick Envision
$100median
$40$320
Buickwide ±149%
Buick Regal
$99median
$35$331
Common questions
Buick Encore window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $75 across 512 priced listings from 55 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore window regulator?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore window regulator replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore window regulator fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.