Used Buick Encore GX window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Buick Encore GX window regulator?

Asking prices from 110 salvage yards in 9 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 11, 2026
Strong coverage428 priced of 516 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Buick Encore GX 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 GX window regulator costs $20 to $316, with a median asking price of $102. Based on 428 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$125

Buick Encore GX window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$20
Average
$127
High
$316
516 listings observed · 428 priced17d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$316288 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$314114 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$20026 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$316 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Buick Encore GX window regulator is listed

We found priced Buick Encore GX window regulator listings at 110 salvage yards across 9 states. Texas supplies the most, with 87 listings (20% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $162, 116% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas8719$107+5%
California8622$75-26%
Arizona7610$88-14%
Florida6122$135+32%
Illinois5114$162+59%
Nevada225$92-10%
Wisconsin218$90-12%
Indiana156$136+33%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $102 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Buick Encore GX window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$102
Buick Encore GX median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$475
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

LH48 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$157$50 – $237
RH48 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$102$46 – $237

Model-year comparison

What does a Buick Encore GX window regulator cost by year?

$74$91$108$125$142202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Buick Encore GX window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX 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, RH, lists at a $102 median, while LH commands $157, a 54% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $82, while 2023 tops the table at $135. Parts from 2020–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits 15% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 39% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 32% 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

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. 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.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Buick Encore GX?

The median asking price is $102 across 428 priced listings from 110 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $82.

How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX window regulator?

Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX window regulator replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $102, 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 GX model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Buick Encore GX window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX window regulator fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Buick Encore GX Window Regulator Cost — From $20 to $316