Used Chevy Cruze window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Cruze window regulator?

Asking prices from 309 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 28, 2026
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Part overview

About the Chevy Cruze 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 Chevy Cruze window regulator costs $34 to $240, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 391 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2019 (9 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$50

Chevy Cruze window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$34
Average
$105
High
$240
550 listings observed · 391 pricedUpdated 1d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$34–$237292 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$24032 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$703 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$18264 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$240 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Cruze window regulator is listed

We found priced Chevy Cruze window regulator listings at 309 salvage yards across 38 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 185 listings (12% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $65, while Colorado yards ask $112, 72% 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
Illinois18526$99+32%
Ohio12721$99+32%
Colorado12314$112+49%
Indiana10715$100+33%
North Carolina10521$99+32%
Texas9025$65-13%
Georgia8015$99+32%
Wisconsin6616$66-12%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Cruze window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Chevy Cruze 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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

Other years20182016
(express power down only), LH38 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$110$40 – $232
(express power down only), RH38 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$125$40 – $240

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Cruze window regulator cost by year?

$68$80$92$104$116201620182019
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Cruze window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (express power down only), LH, lists at a $110 median, while (express power down only), RH commands $125, a 14% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2019 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze 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

  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 Chevy Cruze?

The median asking price is $75 across 391 priced listings from 309 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze window regulator?

Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze 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 Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?

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

Which Chevy Cruze window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze window regulator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Chevy Cruze Window Regulator Cost — From $34 to $240