Chevy Silverado 1500 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $500
- Average
- $4,786
- High
- $28,825
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine ?
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine costs $500 to $28,825, with a median asking price of $4,230. Based on 1,683 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$4,700
Grade B (good)$3,755
Grade C (fair)$2,500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$575–$28,825796 listings
Grade BStandard used$500–$28,825633 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,031–$2,5003 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$9,350251 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $575–$28,825 | 796 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $500–$28,825 | 633 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,031–$2,500 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$9,350 | 251 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$4,700
Grade B$3,755
Grade C$2,500
Ungraded$4,650
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $500–$28,825 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $4,230
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $5,180–$7,230
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine cost by year?
2025194 listingsFits 5 years$5,262$1,600 – $10,8752024200 listingsFits 6 years$4,900$500 – $25,1752023194 listingsFits 4 years$5,276$1,600 – $9,3502022300 listingsFits 8 years$4,230$500 – $25,1752021300 listingsFits 6 years$4,400$750 – $9,3302020300 listingsFits 4 years$4,399$575 – $9,0402019300 listingsFits 6 years$3,777$500 – $28,8252018200 listingsFits 7 years$2,944$900 – $28,825
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine cost?
Based on 1,683 listings, a used engine for the Chevy Silverado 1500 runs $4,230 at the median, ranging $500–$28,825. That figure comes from 1,683 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 88% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $4,700.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B), lists at a $3,555 median, while 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) commands $8,000, a 125% 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 $2,944, while 2023 tops the table at $5,276. 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 70% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 356% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 69% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Chevy Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±556%
Transmission
$2,510median
$143$28,055
02wide ±92%
Front Bumper
$300median
$45$595
03wide ±268%
Rear Bumper
$180median
$29$995
04wide ±102%
Hood
$750median
$115$1,644
05wide ±3545%
Fender
$406median
$40$28,825
06wide ±1800%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$25$28,825
07wide ±262%
Tail Light
$195median
$30$1,050
08wide ±341%
Alternator
$124median
$30$875
09wide ±149%
Starter
$94median
$25$306
10wide ±169%
Radiator
$225median
$20$779
11wide ±139%
AC Compressor
$162median
$30$481
12wide ±338%
Transfer Case
$374median
$10$2,539
13wide ±131%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$50$468
14wide ±868%
Strut
$142median
$35$2,500
15wide ±102%
Steering Rack
$606median
$65$1,300
16wide ±99997%
Grille
$500median
$25$999,999
17wide ±7038%
Side Mirror
$250median
$20$35,210
18wide ±192%
Turbocharger
$625median
$100$2,500
19wide ±84%
AC Condenser
$161median
$50$322
20wide ±595%
Wheels
$275median
$5$3,275
21wide ±310%
Fuel Pump
$121median
$20$770
22wide ±171%
Water Pump
$85median
$25$315
23wide ±158%
Power Steering Pump
$147median
$35$500
24wide ±161%
ABS Module
$185median
$40$635
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±130%
Engine Computer
$160median
$40$457
27wide ±228%
Throttle Body
$80median
$10$375
28wide ±199%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$423
29wide ±11465%
Drive Shaft
$243median
$56$55,778
30wide ±172%
Tailgate
$951median
$35$3,303
31wide ±240%
Intake Manifold
$116median
$34$591
32wide ±92%
Control Arm
$145median
$40$307
33wide ±133%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$294
34wide ±524%
Exhaust Manifold
$76median
$29$826
35wide ±265%
Transmission Control Module
$154median
$25$842
36wide ±149%
Steering Column
$192median
$50$623
37wide ±117%
Fuel Tank
$195median
$25$480
38wide ±341%
Window Regulator
$125median
$27$880
39spread ±22%
Instrument Cluster
$315median
$200$340
40spread ±50%
Torque Converter
$250median
$250$500
41wide ±262%
Steering Wheel
$187median
$25$1,005
42wide ±189%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$25$320
43wide ±343%
Car Radio
$121median
$20$849
44wide ±175%
Heater Core
$116median
$40$445
45wide ±317%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$674
46wide ±100%
Sunroof
$345median
$126$817
47wide ±192%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$405
48wide ±1815%
Fog Light
$151median
$20$5,500
49wide ±548%
Center Console
$225median
$35$2,500
50wide ±22259%
Air Bag
$247median
$40$110,000
51wide ±1793%
Door Assembly
$700median
$76$25,175
52wide ±124%
Quarter Panel
$592median
$30$1,500
53wide ±1933%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$650median
$42$25,175
54wide ±981%
Front Seat
$247median
$47$4,894
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 engine prices
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1500$4,230
$698 diff3,921 listings
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F150$3,232
1500$4,230
$998 diff3,776 listings
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1500$4,230
$501 diff3,748 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsChevySilverado1500
Wrangler$4,663
1500$4,230
$433 diff3,614 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsChevySilverado1500
Explorer$1,633
1500$4,230
$2,597 diff3,556 listings
EnginecompareChevySilverado1500vsToyotaHighlander
1500$4,230
Highlander$2,675
$1,555 diff3,360 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Chevywide ±321%
Chevy Trax
$1,823median
$300$12,001
Chryslerwide ±214%
Chrysler Pacifica
$2,519median
$790$11,573
Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
Based on 1,683 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine lists between $500 and $28,825, with a median asking price of $4,230.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 engine replacement typically runs $5,180–$7,230 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $4,230, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Silverado 1500 engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Silverado 1500 engine listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Chevy Silverado 1500 engine prices on this page apply — median $4,230, from 1,683 salvage yard listings.