Chevrolet Cruze Repair Cost Guide

Economy

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, compiled from 8 industry sources (7 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$90-$3,300
Body Labor
$90/hr
Paint Labor
$95/hr
Annual Maint.
$545/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$150-$700

Single panel scratch, small dent, minor scuff

Moderate

$900-$2,700

Bumper replacement, panel repair with paint, multi-area damage

Major

$3,500-$8,500

Multiple panel damage, structural involvement

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-8 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint (minor scuffs, scratches)
$450-$1,100
Parts: $0-$80 Labor: $270-$720 Paint: $170-$360
Front Bumper Replacement
1-3 hrs
Front bumper cover replacement with paint
$550-$1,200
Parts: $200-$480 Labor: $90-$270 Paint: $190-$430
Rear Bumper Replacement
1-3 hrs
Rear bumper cover replacement with paint
$520-$1,150
Parts: $200-$460 Labor: $90-$270 Paint: $180-$420
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch or scuff repair and blend on single panel
$150-$500
Parts: $0-$30 Labor: $100-$380 Paint: $50-$150
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for minor dents without paint damage
$90-$480
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $90-$480
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint (steel panel)
$500-$1,300
Parts: $140-$320 Labor: $180-$450 Paint: $190-$450
Door Skin Repair
3-7 hrs
Door skin repair and repaint (dent, scratch, minor collision)
$650-$1,900
Parts: $0-$180 Labor: $380-$1100 Paint: $280-$560
Door Replacement
3-5 hrs
Complete door assembly replacement including glass and handle
$1,100-$2,700
Parts: $380-$750 Labor: $280-$720 Paint: $380-$580
Quarter Panel Replacement
8-18 hrs
Quarter panel repair or replacement (welded panel)
$1,400-$3,300
Parts: $200-$700 Labor: $750-$1850 Paint: $380-$750
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement (no ADAS on base/mid trims; premium trims may have lane-keep camera)
$220-$900
Parts: $180-$450 Labor: $90-$250
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Halogen or projector headlight assembly replacement
$120-$540
Parts: $150-$380 Labor: $50-$140
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Side mirror assembly replacement (power, heated on higher trims)
$180-$600
Parts: $120-$320 Labor: $55-$150 Paint: $30-$95

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$90/hr
Paint
$95/hr
Mechanical
$115/hr
Frame
$105/hr

Economy domestic sedan; standard steel construction. Chevy dealer rate $95-$150/hr; independent shops $60-$95/hr

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$220-$480
$78-$220
-57%
OEM: $220-$480 | AM: $78-$220 (-57%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$200-$460
$75-$210
-57%
OEM: $200-$460 | AM: $75-$210 (-57%)
Front Fender
$140-$320
$55-$130
-60%
OEM: $140-$320 | AM: $55-$130 (-60%)
Hood
$280-$560
$180-$350
-37%
OEM: $280-$560 | AM: $180-$350 (-37%)
Headlight Assembly
$150-$380
$60-$180
-55%
OEM: $150-$380 | AM: $60-$180 (-55%)
Taillight Assembly
$100-$260
$40-$120
-56%
OEM: $100-$260 | AM: $40-$120 (-56%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$120-$320
$45-$140
-58%
OEM: $120-$320 | AM: $45-$140 (-58%)
Windshield
$180-$450
$120-$320
-30%
OEM: $180-$450 | AM: $120-$320 (-30%)

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches, scuffs, and cracks from parking incidents

Typical cost $450-$1,200

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from low-speed rear-end collisions and parking incidents

Typical cost $450-$1,150

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings and parking lot damage

Typical cost $90-$900

PDR viable for $90-$480; paint damage requires body shop at $500+

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight garages and lane drift

Typical cost $180-$600

Wheel Curb Damage

Very Common

Wheel curb rash and tire sidewall damage

Typical cost $80-$280

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $220-$700

Fender Damage

Common

Fender dents and scratches from sideswipes

Typical cost $500-$1,300

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$545/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

8 sources (7 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Chevrolet Cruze CarParts.com - Cruze Bumper Cover CarParts.com - Cruze Fender GMPartsDirect - Cruze autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025 CruzeTalk Forum - Damage Threads Safelite - Chevy Cruze Windshield HLDI - Chevrolet Cruze

Labor Rates by State

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Cost by Damage Type

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