2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,800
- Average
- $2,955
- High
- $4,520

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)) costs $1,800 to $4,520, with a median asking price of $2,843. Based on 33 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,800–$4,520 | 10 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,000–$3,575 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $3,112–$3,500 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,800–$4,520 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant of the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, based on 33 priced listings. Its $2,843 median is 35% below the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine overall median of $4,400.
There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Based on 33 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine in the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,800 and $4,520, with a median asking price of $2,843.
The 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022. Prices and availability may differ by year.