Chevy Tahoe engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,112
- Average
- $4,971
- High
- $13,300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Tahoe engine?
Asking prices from 292 salvage yards in 30 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Chevy Tahoe engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Chevy Tahoe engine costs $1,112 to $13,300, with a median asking price of $4,709. Based on 1,064 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$4,990
Grade B (good)$4,370
Grade C (fair)$2,031
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,500–$13,300612 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,112–$10,600335 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,400–$3,9008 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,250–$9,330109 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,500–$13,300 | 612 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,112–$10,600 | 335 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,400–$3,900 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$9,330 | 109 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$4,990
Grade B$4,370
Grade C$2,031
Ungraded$5,170
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,112–$13,300 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Tahoe engine is listed
We found priced Chevy Tahoe engine listings at 292 salvage yards across 30 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 350 listings (22% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Alaska ask a median $2,595, while Michigan yards ask $6,425, 148% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 350 | 22 | $4,011-15% |
| Texas | 316 | 59 | $4,233-10% |
| Georgia | 99 | 17 | $3,400-28% |
| Indiana | 86 | 13 | $4,636-2% |
| Florida | 78 | 27 | $4,838+3% |
| California | 77 | 33 | $3,450-27% |
| Michigan | 72 | 18 | $6,425+36% |
| Alaska | 66 | 2 | $2,595-45% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $4,709 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Tahoe engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $4,709
- Chevy Tahoe median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $5,660–$7,710
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Tahoe engine cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 5 years$6,009$1,112 – $13,3002024150 listingsFits 7 years$5,494$1,112 – $13,3002023150 listingsFits 6 years$5,183$1,250 – $12,7352022150 listingsFits 7 years$5,920$1,480 – $11,4972021150 listingsFits 6 years$6,475$1,500 – $9,3302020100 listingsFits 7 years$3,960$1,400 – $6,8142019100 listingsFits 7 years$3,312$1,400 – $6,8142018100 listingsFits 7 years$3,200$1,900 – $8,067201750 listingsFits 4 years$3,000$1,943 – $3,861201650 listingsFits 3 years$2,443$1,550 – $2,806201550 listingsFits 3 years$2,216$1,844 – $4,619
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Tahoe engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Tahoe engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 146% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $4,990.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit opt L84), lists at a $3,952 median, while 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) commands $7,438, a 88% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $2,216, while 2021 tops the table at $6,475. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Tahoe sits 90% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 495% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 135% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Tahoe parts are priced?
01wide ±228%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,310
02wide ±146%
Side Mirror
$240median
$50$750
03wide ±74%
Transmission
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
04wide ±169%
Grille
$350median
$55$1,235
05wide ±261%
Transfer Case
$300median
$65$1,633
06wide ±152%
Radiator
$225median
$65$749
07wide ±125%
Strut
$241median
$50$654
08wide ±99%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$175$1,660
09wide ±137%
Starter
$101median
$30$306
10wide ±135%
Alternator
$162median
$35$474
11wide ±111%
Front Bumper
$375median
$67$900
12wide ±149%
Axle Shaft
$149median
$50$493
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Tahoe engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsChevyTahoe
RAV4$2,000
Tahoe$4,709
$2,709 diff3,813 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsChevyTahoe
F150$3,270
Tahoe$4,709
$1,439 diff3,583 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsChevyTahoe
Cherokee$3,788
Tahoe$4,709
$921 diff3,368 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsChevyTahoe
Explorer$1,711
Tahoe$4,709
$2,998 diff3,358 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$3,500
Tahoe$4,709
$1,209 diff3,297 listings
EnginecompareGMCSierra1500vsChevyTahoe
1500$4,175
Tahoe$4,709
$534 diff3,236 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,500median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Explorer
$1,711median
$299$8,674
Common questions
Chevy Tahoe engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Chevy Tahoe?
The median asking price is $4,709 across 1,064 priced listings from 292 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $4,990. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,216.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Tahoe engine?
Using a used part, a Chevy Tahoe engine replacement typically runs $5,660–$7,710 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $4,709, 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.
Which Chevy Tahoe model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Tahoe engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Tahoe engine fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.