GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $261
- High
- $878
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft?
Asking prices from 620 salvage yards in 44 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 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 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft costs $65 to $878, with a median asking price of $243. Based on 15,532 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$211
Grade C (fair)$174
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$8788,888 listings
Grade BStandard used$68–$6705,421 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$350107 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$6001,116 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$878 | 8,888 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $68–$670 | 5,421 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$350 | 107 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$600 | 1,116 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$211
Grade C$174
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$878 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft listings at 620 salvage yards across 44 states. Texas supplies the most, with 2,756 listings (17% of the total) from 58 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $208, while Wisconsin yards ask $280, 35% 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 | 2,756 | 58 | $208-14% |
| California | 2,608 | 66 | $250+3% |
| Illinois | 1,553 | 25 | $267+10% |
| Michigan | 861 | 52 | $275+13% |
| Missouri | 647 | 24 | $250+3% |
| Indiana | 647 | 20 | $208-14% |
| Arizona | 543 | 20 | $250+3% |
| Wisconsin | 530 | 22 | $280+15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $243 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $243
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$695
- 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
4x4, Standard Cab, 2.7L, 6' 6" box
4 listings$325$250 – $3754x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 3.73 ratio
2 listings$400$250 – $400Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft cost by year?
20251,532 listingsFits 8 years$265$88 – $87820241,940 listingsFits 8 years$250$95 – $87820231,914 listingsFits 8 years$246$90 – $87820222,166 listingsFits 8 years$258$65 – $87820211,825 listingsFits 8 years$224$75 – $86820201,815 listingsFits 8 years$224$75 – $71020191,540 listingsFits 13 years$243$65 – $83520181,141 listingsFits 5 years$221$65 – $80520172,140 listingsFits 6 years$215$65 – $80520162,087 listingsFits 6 years$221$65 – $805
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 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 44% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
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 $185 median, while 4x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 3.23 ratio, 6' 6" box commands $518, a 180% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $215, while 2025 tops the table at $265. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 28% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 7% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 1% above 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 GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,250
02wide ±186%
Side Mirror
$260median
$59$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 ±68%
Headlight Assembly
$875median
$325$1,520
11wide ±122%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$55$456
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$190
1500$243
$53 diff35,295 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$228
1500$243
$15 diff34,509 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordF150
1500$243
F150$240
$3 diff29,458 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordF250
1500$243
F250$295
$52 diff26,035 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsRam3500
1500$243
3500$431
$188 diff22,830 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsRam2500
1500$243
2500$295
$52 diff21,097 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
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Audiwide ±194%
Audi Q5
$269median
$55$1,100
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
GMCwide ±143%
GMC Acadia
$174median
$50$549
GMCwide ±120%
GMC Canyon
$191median
$60$520
GMCwide ±169%
GMC Terrain
$193median
$51$705
GMCwide ±154%
GMC Yukon
$191median
$65$655
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $243 across 15,532 priced listings from 620 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $215.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $340–$695 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $243, 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 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 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.