Used Buick Regal window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Buick Regal window regulator?

Asking prices from 133 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Buick Regal 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 Regal window regulator costs $35 to $331, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 381 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$113
Grade B (good)$70
Grade C (fair)$49

Buick Regal window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$115
High
$331
483 listings observed · 381 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$36–$316316 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$33130 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$526 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$15029 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$331 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Buick Regal window regulator is listed

We found priced Buick Regal window regulator listings at 133 salvage yards across 27 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 53 listings (14% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $60, while Michigan yards ask $151, 152% 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
Illinois5319$134+35%
Michigan4713$151+53%
Ohio4415$95-4%
Indiana4314$120+21%
Wisconsin316$66-33%
California1610$66-33%
Colorado157$60-39%
Missouri155$75-24%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Buick Regal window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$99
Buick Regal 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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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

Other years2019201820162015
LH44 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$153$50 – $222
RH43 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$125$50 – $236

Model-year comparison

What does a Buick Regal window regulator cost by year?

$55$77$98$120$14220152016201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Buick Regal window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Buick Regal window regulator 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 131% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $113.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RH, lists at a $125 median, while LH commands $153, a 22% 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 $61, while 2019 tops the table at $135. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Regal sits 17% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 40% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 34% 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 Regal?

The median asking price is $99 across 381 priced listings from 133 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $113. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.

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

Using a used part, a Buick Regal window regulator replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $99, 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 Regal model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Buick Regal window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Regal window regulator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. 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.

Used Buick Regal Window Regulator Cost — From $35 to $331