Chevy Silverado 1500 engine — 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) price snapshot
- Low
- $750
- Average
- $5,517
- High
- $8,475
Trim-specific price guide
Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine — 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) prices
Pricing for the 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) variant of the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, aggregated from 139 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2)) costs $750 to $8,475, with a median asking price of $5,570. Based on 139 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$6,517
Grade B (good)$5,169
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,250–$8,47583 listings
Grade BStandard used$3,700–$7,90047 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$750–$5,0469 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,250–$8,475 | 83 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $3,700–$7,900 | 47 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $750–$5,046 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$6,517
Grade B$5,169
Ungraded$3,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $750–$8,475 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) variant of the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, based on 139 priced listings across 3 model years (2020, 2021, 2022). Its $5,570 median is 32% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine overall median of $4,230.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Chevy Silverado 1500 engine variants
4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)
3 yrs$2,636$1,000 – $28,8256.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)
1 yr$4,523$3,000 – $8,0675.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)
1 yr$2,151$900 – $2,9815.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit)
1 yr$2,863$1,900 – $5,192classic style (mirrors mount in window corner), (5.3L, VIN C, 8th digit, opt L83)
1 yr$2,714$1,900 – $28,825new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)
1 yr$4,050$500 – $5,315new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)
1 yr$2,470$1,650 – $3,950new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)
1 yr$2,550$1,600 – $5,060new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)
1 yr$4,250$2,500 – $28,825Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2)) FAQ
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2))?
Based on 139 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Chevy Silverado 1500 engine in the 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) variant lists between $750 and $8,475, with a median asking price of $5,570.
Which Chevy Silverado 1500 years use the 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) engine?
The 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $6,517, Grade B has a median of $5,169. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.