Used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine – 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine — 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, built from 41 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 · 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

$2,151

median asking price

41 priced listings · $900–$2,981

Price summary

A used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)) costs $900 to $2,981, with a median asking price of $2,151. Based on 41 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,170
Grade B (good)$2,070

2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) price snapshot

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Low
$900
Average
$2,155
High
$2,981
41 priced listings used · last updated Aug 13, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$900–$2,98121 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,650–$2,69719 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$2,355–$2,3551 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $900–$2,981 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) compare?

This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, based on 41 priced listings. Its $2,151 median is 27% below the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine overall median of $2,944.

There are 3 other engine variants available for the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500.

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

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine variants are available?

5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit)

34 listings$2,863$1,900 – $5,192

6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)

32 listings$4,523$3,000 – $8,067

4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)

29 listings$3,220$2,258 – $28,825

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2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine — all trims

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Common questions

2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit))?

Based on 41 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine in the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant lists between $900 and $2,981, with a median asking price of $2,151.

Which years use the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) engine?

In our current dataset, the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.