Used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft costs $75 to $55,778, with a median asking price of $225. Based on 1,644 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2026 (8 model years), updated Aug 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$251
Grade B (good)$210
Grade C (fair)$200

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft price snapshot

USD
Low
$75
Average
$433
High
$55,778
1,825 listings observed · 1,644 priced listings used · last updated Aug 28, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$75$55,778755 listings
Grade BStandard used$75$596816 listings
Grade CVisible wear$111$2006 listings
Grade XUngraded$75$31567 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75$55,778 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$225
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$320–$675
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

4x2, Standard Cab, 2.7L50 listingsInterchange 20212025$272$125$55,778
4x4, Standard Cab (8' box), 2.7L50 listingsInterchange 20212026$297$155$1,002
4x4, Crew Cab, 2.7L, 5' 9" box49 listingsInterchange 20192026$195$113$384
4x4, Standard Cab (8' box), 5.3L49 listingsInterchange 20192025$265$130$360
4x4, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 6' 6" box49 listingsInterchange 20212025$364$178$596
4x4, Double Cab (6' 6" box), 2.7L49 listingsInterchange 20192026$195$113$384
4x2, Standard Cab, 4.3L48 listingsInterchange 20192021$223$90$370
4x2, Standard Cab, 5.3L48 listingsInterchange 20192021$238$100$420
4x4, Standard Cab (8' box), 4.3L48 listingsInterchange 20192021$222$75$378
4x2, Crew Cab, 2.7L, 6' 6" box47 listingsInterchange 20202025$283$163$513
4x4, Crew Cab, 2.7L, 6' 6" box47 listingsInterchange 20192025$200$100$502
4x2, Crew Cab, 2.7L, 5' 9" box45 listingsInterchange 20192025$201$100$300
4x2, Double Cab, 2.7L45 listingsInterchange 20192025$201$100$300
4x4, Crew Cab, 4.3L, 5' 9" box45 listingsInterchange 20192021$240$121$868
4x4, Double Cab (6' 6" box), 4.3L45 listingsInterchange 20192021$240$121$868
4x2, Crew Cab, 4.3L, 5' 9" box44 listingsInterchange 20192021$206$75$31,375
4x2, Double Cab, 5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit), 3.23 ratio (opt GU5)44 listingsInterchange 20212022$153$95$350
4x4, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 6' 6" box43 listingsInterchange 20192025$315$168$525
4x4, Crew Cab, 6.2L, 6' 6" box43 listingsInterchange 20192025$315$168$525
4x2, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 5' 9" box, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit), ID AA6M43 listingsInterchange 20192021$211$92$480
4x2, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 5' 9" box, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit), ID ABUP43 listingsInterchange 20192021$211$92$480
4x2, Double Cab, 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit), ID AA6M43 listingsInterchange 20192021$211$92$480
4x2, Double Cab, 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit), ID ABUP43 listingsInterchange 20192021$211$92$480
4x2, Double Cab, 5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit), 3.42 ratio (opt GU6)43 listingsInterchange 20192021$201$85$355
4x4, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 5' 9" box42 listingsInterchange 20192024$190$100$425
4x4, Crew Cab, 6.2L, 5' 9" box42 listingsInterchange 20192024$190$100$425
4x4, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 5' 9" box42 listingsInterchange 20212025$245$125$412
4x4, Double Cab (6' 6" box), 3.0L42 listingsInterchange 20212025$245$125$412
4x4, Double Cab (6' 6" box), 5.3L42 listingsInterchange 20192024$190$100$425
4x4, Double Cab (6' 6" box), 6.2L42 listingsInterchange 20192024$190$100$425
4x2, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 6' 6" box, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)39 listingsInterchange 20192021$229$75$500
4x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 5' 9" box23 listingsInterchange 20212023$268$95$616
4x2, Double Cab, 3.0L23 listingsInterchange 20212023$268$95$616
4x4, Crew Cab, 4.3L, 6' 6" box20 listingsInterchange 20192021$308$100$375
4x2, Crew Cab, 4.3L, 6' 6" box12 listingsInterchange 20192021$400$300$495
4x2, Crew Cab, 3.0L, 6' 6" box11 listingsInterchange 20212024$518$340$525
4x2, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 6' 6" box, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)10 listingsInterchange 20192024$225$107$386

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 1,825 observed listings, including 1,644 with posted prices. Its $225 median is 9% below the GMC Sierra 1500 guide's $248 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft?

Based on 1,644 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft lists between $75 and $55,778, with a median asking price of $225.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft?

Using a used part, a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $320–$675 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $225, 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.

Will a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 drive shaft — median $225, from 1,644 listings.