Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $69
- Average
- $250
- High
- $775
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft?
Asking prices from 997 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft costs $69 to $775, with a median asking price of $228. Based on 18,977 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$244
Grade B (good)$207
Grade C (fair)$162
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$70–$77511,470 listings
Grade BStandard used$69–$6706,390 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$35094 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$7621,023 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $70–$775 | 11,470 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $69–$670 | 6,390 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$350 | 94 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$762 | 1,023 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$244
Grade B$207
Grade C$162
Ungraded$225
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $69–$775 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft listings at 997 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 4,901 listings (19% of the total) from 68 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $199, while Michigan yards ask $247, 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,901 | 68 | $199-13% |
| Florida | 2,738 | 65 | $207-9% |
| Illinois | 2,325 | 35 | $247+8% |
| California | 1,767 | 66 | $243+7% |
| Michigan | 1,452 | 76 | $247+8% |
| North Carolina | 1,011 | 46 | $234+3% |
| Indiana | 844 | 27 | $203-11% |
| Missouri | 811 | 29 | $231+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $228 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $228
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $325–$680
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
4x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 3.73 ratio
2 listings$400$250 – $400Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft cost by year?
20251,598 listingsFits 8 years$250$88 – $73520241,919 listingsFits 8 years$248$90 – $71520231,932 listingsFits 8 years$266$88 – $73520222,150 listingsFits 8 years$246$75 – $73820211,872 listingsFits 8 years$226$75 – $73820201,803 listingsFits 8 years$225$75 – $71020191,550 listingsFits 13 years$237$69 – $73520181,946 listingsFits 6 years$175$70 – $77520171,384 listingsFits 6 years$221$71 – $74520162,110 listingsFits 6 years$230$70 – $77520154,034 listingsFits 6 years$199$71 – $775
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft 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 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $244.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4x2, Crew Cab, 2.7L, 5' 9" box, lists at a $193 median, while 4x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 3.23 ratio, 6' 6" box commands $518, a 168% 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 $175, while 2023 tops the table at $266. 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 Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 20% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 6% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243), and 5% below the Ford F150 ($240) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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 ±133%
Alternator
$137median
$30$395
11wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
12wide ±137%
Engine
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$190
1500$228
$38 diff38,740 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$228
1500$243
$15 diff34,509 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordF150
1500$228
F150$240
$12 diff32,903 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordF250
1500$228
F250$295
$67 diff29,480 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsRam3500
1500$228
3500$431
$203 diff26,275 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsRam2500
1500$228
2500$295
$67 diff24,542 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Chevywide ±158%
Chevy Camaro
$195median
$50$667
Chevywide ±156%
Chevy Colorado
$197median
$70$685
Chevyspread ±44%
Chevy Cruze
$142median
$75$200
Chevywide ±169%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$45$553
Chevywide ±89%
Chevy Impala
$220median
$60$450
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Suburban
$175median
$61$675
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Tahoe
$195median
$57$823
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Traverse
$126median
$50$387
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Trax
$132median
$65$410
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Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $228 across 18,977 priced listings from 997 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $244. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $175.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $325–$680 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $228, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 drive shaft 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.