Used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine – 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine — 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, built from 32 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 · 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)

$4,523

median asking price

32 priced listings · $3,000–$8,067

Price summary

A used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)) costs $3,000 to $8,067, with a median asking price of $4,523. Based on 32 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$4,523
Grade B (good)$4,523

2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine — 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) price snapshot

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Low
$3,000
Average
$4,875
High
$8,067
32 priced listings used · last updated Aug 13, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$3,000–$6,52513 listings
Grade BStandard used$3,000–$5,09810 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$4,500–$8,0679 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $3,000–$8,067 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) compare?

This pricing covers the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine, based on 32 priced listings. Its $4,523 median is 54% above 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 L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

41 listings$2,151$900 – $2,981

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

34 listings$2,863$1,900 – $5,192

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

How much is a used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86))?

Based on 32 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 engine in the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant lists between $3,000 and $8,067, with a median asking price of $4,523.

Which years use the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) engine?

In our current dataset, the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.