Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $140
- High
- $395
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator?
Asking prices from 557 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator costs $30 to $395, with a median asking price of $137. Based on 2,603 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$154
Grade B (good)$132
Grade C (fair)$61
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3951,621 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$395839 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$12518 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$225125 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$395 | 1,621 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$395 | 839 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$125 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$225 | 125 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$154
Grade B$132
Grade C$61
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$395 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator listings at 557 salvage yards across 48 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 758 listings (17% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $90, while Michigan yards ask $182, 102% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 758 | 25 | $169+23% |
| Texas | 705 | 57 | $113-18% |
| Michigan | 440 | 40 | $182+33% |
| Indiana | 388 | 19 | $124-9% |
| California | 225 | 45 | $90-34% |
| Wisconsin | 198 | 15 | $159+16% |
| Colorado | 198 | 10 | $119-13% |
| Ohio | 131 | 27 | $114-17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $137 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $137
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$510
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator cost by year?
2025300 listingsFits 5 years$178$50 – $2582024348 listingsFits 7 years$170$50 – $2682023250 listingsFits 7 years$115$40 – $2932022400 listingsFits 8 years$120$30 – $3952021300 listingsFits 4 years$153$45 – $2682020350 listingsFits 4 years$146$45 – $2682019400 listingsFits 10 years$100$40 – $2952018147 listingsFits 7 years$75$40 – $2802017200 listingsFits 7 years$135$35 – $268201678 listingsFits 6 years$159$35 – $2492015100 listingsFits 7 years$162$35 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator 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 152% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $154.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 220 amp (opt KW5), ID 13561034, lists at a $147 median, while 220 amp (opt KW5), ID 13561037 commands $186, a 27% 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 2025 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 6% below the Ford F250 ($146), 4% above the Ford F150 ($132), and 27% above the Ram 1500 ($108) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$266median
$54$1,200
02wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$242median
$50$929
03wide ±82%
Transmission
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
04wide ±82%
Steering Rack
$650median
$236$1,300
05wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
07wide ±232%
Transfer Case
$311median
$95$1,539
08wide ±133%
Radiator
$209median
$57$615
09wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
10wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
11wide ±137%
Engine
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
12wide ±104%
Starter
$135median
$25$306
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF250vsChevySilverado1500
F250$146
1500$137
$9 diff7,577 listings
AlternatorcompareFordF150vsChevySilverado1500
F150$132
1500$137
$5 diff7,313 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$108
1500$137
$29 diff5,894 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsChevySilverado1500
Cherokee$101
1500$137
$36 diff5,656 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsChevySilverado1500
Explorer$115
1500$137
$22 diff5,527 listings
AlternatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$135
1500$137
$2 diff5,252 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$126median
$40$500
BMWwide ±143%
BMW X5
$126median
$40$400
Chevywide ±182%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$30$321
Chevywide ±217%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$350
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$35$474
Chevywide ±199%
Chevy Traverse
$93median
$30$400
Dodgewide ±188%
Dodge Challenger
$85median
$30$350
Dodgewide ±218%
Dodge Charger
$85median
$25$395
Dodgewide ±176%
Dodge Durango
$105median
$25$395
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Edge
$96median
$20$343
Fordwide ±203%
Ford Escape
$101median
$25$435
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Explorer
$115median
$30$445
Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $137 across 2,603 priced listings from 557 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $154. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator replacement typically runs $230–$510 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $137, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Silverado 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 Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 alternator 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.