Used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 19, 2026

Part overview

About the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine

A used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine costs between $1,530 and $8,652, with a median of $4,635 from 237 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

A used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine costs $1,530 to $8,652, with a median asking price of $4,635. Based on 237 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2023 (5 model years), updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$4,763
Grade B (good)$4,812
Grade C (fair)$3,500

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine price snapshot

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Low
$1,530
Average
$4,442
High
$8,652
300 listings observed · 237 priced listings used · last updated Aug 19, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$2,150–$8,22558 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,530–$8,652152 listings
Grade CVisible wear$3,500–$3,5001 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,700–$8,32226 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,530–$8,652 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$4,635
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$5,585–$7,635
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$4,800$3,500 – $6,572
6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)43 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$6,149$4,899 – $8,652
5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)40 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$2,404$1,530 – $3,850
3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2)39 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$4,892$4,512 – $7,560
2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)38 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$4,535$3,400 – $6,110
4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)32 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$2,663$1,650 – $3,537

Year-specific context

How does the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 compare?

The 2020 guide is based on 300 observed listings, including 237 with posted prices. Its $4,635 median is 11% above the GMC Sierra 1500 guide's $4,175 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2020 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

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

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What does a GMC Sierra 1500 engine cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$150median
$40$447
02wide ±91%

ABS Module

$201median
$85$450
03wide ±242%

Air Bag

$240median
$40$1,200
04wide ±134%

Alternator

$134median
$35$395
05wide ±122%

Axle Shaft

$165median
$55$456
06wide ±149%

Blower Motor

$85median
$40$294
07wide ±120%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$35$215
08wide ±193%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$644median
$140$2,625
09wide ±128%

Front Bumper

$245median
$92$720
10wide ±170%

Rear Bumper

$500median
$97$1,795
11wide ±173%

Car Radio

$147median
$34$544
12wide ±293%

Center Console

$203median
$35$1,225
13wide ±72%

AC Condenser

$195median
$40$321
14wide ±99%

Control Arm

$145median
$40$327
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±112%

Door Assembly

$716median
$180$1,785
17wide ±167%

Drive Shaft

$243median
$65$878
18wide ±150%

Engine Computer

$137median
$30$440
19wide ±270%

Exhaust Manifold

$71median
$25$408
20wide ±88%

Fender

$504median
$160$1,050
21wide ±123%

Fog Light

$163median
$35$435
22wide ±185%

Front Seat

$247median
$60$975
23wide ±246%

Fuel Pump

$135median
$34$699
24wide ±108%

Fuel Tank

$195median
$55$478
25wide ±108%

Grille

$480median
$153$1,194
26wide ±69%

Headlight Assembly

$875median
$318$1,520
27wide ±155%

Heater Core

$116median
$40$400
28spread ±57%

Hood

$791median
$375$1,275
29wide ±152%

Ignition Switch

$99median
$25$325
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Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

31wide ±232%

Intake Manifold

$120median
$34$591
32wide ±250%

Master Cylinder

$56median
$25$305
33wide ±190%

Side Mirror

$255median
$55$1,025
34wide ±153%

Power Steering Pump

$136median
$35$450
35wide ±76%

Quarter Panel

$636median
$216$1,185
36wide ±134%

Radiator

$200median
$60$595
37wide ±265%

Rear View Mirror

$100median
$20$550
38wide ±151%

Starter

$91median
$30$305
39wide ±112%

Steering Column

$201median
$50$500
40wide ±94%

Steering Rack

$614median
$217$1,367
41wide ±180%

Steering Wheel

$190median
$40$725
42wide ±129%

Strut

$155median
$50$450
43wide ±153%

Sunroof

$389median
$126$1,320
44wide ±130%

Tail Light

$325median
$53$900
45wide ±239%

Tailgate

$800median
$178$3,995
46wide ±227%

Throttle Body

$77median
$25$375
47spread ±40%

Torque Converter

$450median
$142$500
48wide ±235%

Transfer Case

$378median
$67$1,845
49wide ±75%

Transmission

$2,595median
$1,295$5,204
50wide ±214%

Transmission Control Module

$125median
$25$560
51wide ±138%

Turbocharger

$675median
$190$2,054
52wide ±171%

Water Pump

$85median
$25$315
53wide ±211%

Wheels

$275median
$55$1,217
54wide ±127%

Window Regulator

$150median
$30$410

Common questions

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine FAQ

How much is a used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?

Based on 237 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine lists between $1,530 and $8,652, with a median asking price of $4,635.

How much does it cost to replace a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?

Using a used part, a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine replacement typically runs $5,585–$7,635 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $4,635, 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.

Will a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine also appear under model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — median $4,635, from 237 listings.

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Cost — Used From $1,530 to $8,652