GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $153
- High
- $447
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 192 salvage yards in 21 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor costs $40 to $447, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,619 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$86
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$447924 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$350534 listings
Grade CVisible wear$82–$20011 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$370150 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$447 | 924 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$350 | 534 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $82–$200 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$370 | 150 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$126
Grade C$86
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$447 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor listings at 192 salvage yards across 21 states. California supplies the most, with 364 listings (22% of the total) from 45 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $100, while Indiana yards ask $190, 90% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 364 | 45 | $123-18% |
| Texas | 347 | 36 | $115-23% |
| Illinois | 294 | 15 | $166+11% |
| Florida | 238 | 31 | $166+11% |
| Indiana | 108 | 5 | $190+27% |
| Arizona | 100 | 14 | $115-23% |
| Nevada | 45 | 6 | $185+23% |
| Michigan | 28 | 7 | $100-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor cost by year?
2025200 listingsFits 7 years$107$45 – $2852024200 listingsFits 7 years$140$40 – $3702023200 listingsFits 8 years$166$50 – $2752022200 listingsFits 7 years$138$40 – $3702021250 listingsFits 7 years$168$50 – $4472020250 listingsFits 8 years$166$50 – $2752019250 listingsFits 12 years$104$40 – $3052018195 listingsFits 6 years$75$49 – $3202017200 listingsFits 6 years$115$70 – $327201650 listingsFits 5 years$219$75 – $250201550 listingsFits 5 years$219$75 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 88% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 5.3L, lists at a $91 median, while 3.0L commands $107, a 18% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2015 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 4% above the Ram 1500 ($144), and 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,250
02wide ±190%
Side Mirror
$255median
$55$1,025
03wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,295$5,204
04wide ±94%
Steering Rack
$614median
$217$1,367
05wide ±134%
Radiator
$200median
$60$595
06wide ±235%
Transfer Case
$378median
$67$1,845
07wide ±105%
Grille
$495median
$159$1,194
08wide ±125%
Tail Light
$335median
$60$900
09wide ±134%
Alternator
$134median
$35$395
10wide ±122%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$55$456
11wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$875median
$318$1,520
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsGMCSierra1500
F150$150
1500$150
$0 diff4,542 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$144
1500$150
$6 diff3,974 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$250
1500$150
$100 diff3,905 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$148
1500$150
$2 diff3,682 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$163
1500$150
$13 diff3,347 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsGMCSierra1500
Wrangler$174
1500$150
$24 diff3,293 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±282%
BMW X3
$153median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±86%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$68$348
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgewide ±101%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$50$258
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
GMCwide ±122%
GMC Yukon
$169median
$60$473
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $150 across 1,619 priced listings from 192 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.