Emissions code · Atlanta area, Georgia
P0455 repair cost in Atlanta
P0455 means large fuel vapor leak. In the Atlanta area, Georgia, the most common fix, gas cap replacement, has a typical range of $5 to $100. Usually yes, for now.
How this range is built
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | $8 | $40 |
| Labor: 0 to 0.3 hours × $115 to $155 an hour | $0 | $47 |
| Fees: shop supplies, disposal, diagnostics | $0 | $10 |
| Total, rounded | $5 | $100 |
The hourly rate is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 average pay for this trade in Atlanta, $28.55 an hour, times 4 to 5.5 to cover what a shop bills (overhead, tools, insurance, profit). Parts are a band from budget aftermarket to the manufacturer part. Full method.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Not a quote. Your car, parts and shop change the number.
Why Atlanta is different
The parts cost about the same everywhere. The labor rate is what changes. Auto technicians in the Atlanta area, Georgia earn an average of $28.55 an hour, so a shop there bills roughly $115 to $155 an hour. That moves this repair's total, and the range above already includes it.
Same repair in other areas
| Area | Typical range, estimate |
|---|---|
| Boston area, Massachusetts | $5 to $110 |
| New York City area | $5 to $100 |
| Los Angeles area, California | $5 to $110 |
| Chicago area, Illinois | $5 to $100 |
| Houston area, Texas | $5 to $95 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas | $5 to $95 |
| Phoenix area, Arizona | $5 to $95 |
| Miami area, Florida | $5 to $95 |
| Seattle area, Washington | $5 to $110 |
What the code means, causes and what to check first are on the P0455 page.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Prices updated October 2026.