GMC Sierra 1500 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $4,716
- High
- $28,825
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine ?
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine costs $60 to $28,825, with a median asking price of $4,330. Based on 1,630 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$4,508
Grade B (good)$4,070
Grade C (fair)$2,500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$800–$13,300810 listings
Grade BStandard used$500–$28,825602 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,000–$3,5004 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$9,330214 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $800–$13,300 | 810 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $500–$28,825 | 602 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,000–$3,500 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$9,330 | 214 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$4,508
Grade B$4,070
Grade C$2,500
Ungraded$3,950
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$28,825 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $4,330
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $5,280–$7,330
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 engine cost by year?
2025200 listingsFits 6 years$4,650$500 – $12,6372024200 listingsFits 6 years$5,150$60 – $12,7352023200 listingsFits 7 years$4,700$1,000 – $13,3002022250 listingsFits 8 years$4,635$750 – $9,3002021291 listingsFits 6 years$4,405$750 – $11,5382020300 listingsFits 5 years$4,635$1,530 – $8,6522019300 listingsFits 6 years$3,795$500 – $28,8252018200 listingsFits 7 years$3,300$700 – $6,762
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine cost?
The going rate for a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine is $4,330 at the median, with listings spanning $60 to $28,825. That figure comes from 1,630 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 80% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $4,508.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B), lists at a $3,733 median, while 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) commands $7,750, a 108% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $3,300, while 2024 tops the table at $5,150. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 74% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 367% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 73% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) 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.
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What other GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±478%
Transmission
$2,528median
$350$24,500
02wide ±132%
Front Bumper
$250median
$20$680
03wide ±233%
Rear Bumper
$299median
$100$1,495
04wide ±85%
Hood
$734median
$26$1,275
05wide ±2659%
Fender
$473median
$20$25,175
06wide ±166%
Headlight Assembly
$830median
$48$2,800
07wide ±128%
Tail Light
$340median
$30$900
08wide ±157%
Alternator
$116median
$30$395
09wide ±160%
Starter
$86median
$30$305
10wide ±193%
Radiator
$214median
$20$845
11wide ±139%
AC Compressor
$150median
$30$447
12wide ±353%
Transfer Case
$358median
$10$2,539
13wide ±138%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$10$468
14wide ±818%
Strut
$150median
$45$2,500
15wide ±2012%
Steering Rack
$625median
$30$25,175
16wide ±3124%
Grille
$480median
$30$30,025
17wide ±16565%
Side Mirror
$272median
$16$90,128
18wide ±138%
Turbocharger
$675median
$190$2,054
19wide ±83%
AC Condenser
$170median
$40$321
20wide ±5660%
Wheels
$265median
$5$30,005
21wide ±306%
Fuel Pump
$127median
$10$787
22wide ±318%
Water Pump
$96median
$25$636
23wide ±105%
Power Steering Pump
$150median
$35$350
24wide ±112%
ABS Module
$201median
$50$500
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±143%
Engine Computer
$150median
$10$440
27wide ±234%
Throttle Body
$78median
$10$375
28wide ±315%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$493
29wide ±11234%
Drive Shaft
$248median
$56$55,778
30wide ±209%
Tailgate
$945median
$50$3,995
31wide ±238%
Intake Manifold
$117median
$34$591
32wide ±99%
Control Arm
$145median
$40$327
33wide ±169%
Blower Motor
$75median
$40$294
34wide ±534%
Exhaust Manifold
$75median
$25$826
35wide ±350%
Transmission Control Module
$140median
$20$999
36wide ±112%
Steering Column
$201median
$50$500
37wide ±233%
Fuel Tank
$197median
$25$943
38wide ±131%
Window Regulator
$146median
$27$410
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±65%
Torque Converter
$250median
$175$500
41wide ±6249%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$25$25,020
42wide ±192%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$25$325
43wide ±491%
Car Radio
$140median
$20$1,394
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$40$400
45wide ±257%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$550
46wide ±335%
Sunroof
$439median
$102$3,045
47wide ±238%
Master Cylinder
$80median
$25$405
48wide ±138%
Fog Light
$150median
$20$435
49wide ±619%
Center Console
$199median
$35$2,500
50wide ±150%
Air Bag
$244median
$40$770
51spread ±58%
Door Assembly
$870median
$400$1,414
52wide ±116%
Quarter Panel
$500median
$25$1,185
53wide ±356%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$675median
$25$4,825
54wide ±1014%
Front Seat
$247median
$45$5,053
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 engine prices
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1500$3,532
1500$4,330
$798 diff3,868 listings
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F150$3,232
1500$4,330
$1,098 diff3,723 listings
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1500$4,330
$601 diff3,695 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsGMCSierra1500
Wrangler$4,663
1500$4,330
$333 diff3,561 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$1,633
1500$4,330
$2,697 diff3,503 listings
EnginecompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$4,230
1500$4,330
$100 diff3,313 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
GMCwide ±265%
GMC Acadia
$633median
$235$3,592
GMCwide ±181%
GMC Canyon
$2,395median
$200$8,860
GMCwide ±110%
GMC Terrain
$1,495median
$200$3,500
GMCwide ±132%
GMC Yukon
$4,651median
$350$12,637
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a GMC Sierra 1500?
Based on 1,630 priced salvage yard listings, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine lists between $60 and $28,825, with a median asking price of $4,330.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 engine?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 engine replacement typically runs $5,280–$7,330 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $4,330, 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.
What affects the price of a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, GMC Sierra 1500 engine listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The GMC Sierra 1500 engine prices on this page apply — median $4,330, from 1,630 salvage yard listings.