Trim-specific price guide

GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) prices

Pricing for the 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, aggregated from 109 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 · 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)

$3,877

median asking price

43 priced listings · $700–$5,500

Price summary

A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)) costs $700 to $5,500, with a median asking price of $2,700. Based on 109 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,899

Grade B (good)$2,650

GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) price snapshot

USD

Low: $700
Average: $3,095
High: $5,500

109 priced listings across 3 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$2,200–$5,50046 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,000–$3,53745 listings

Grade CVisible wearUpdating

Grade XUngraded$700–$3,70018 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$2,200–$5,500	46
Grade BStandard used	$1,000–$3,537	45
Grade CVisible wear	Updating	—
Grade XUngraded	$700–$3,700	18

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,899

Grade B$2,650

Ungraded$3,111

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $700–$5,500 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 109 priced listings across 3 model years (2018, 2020, 2021). Its $2,700 median is 38% below the GMC Sierra 1500 engine overall median of $4,330.

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

Price by model year

What does a 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) cost by year?

201843 listings$3,877$700 – $5,500 202032 listings$2,663$1,650 – $3,537 202134 listings$2,700$1,000 – $3,514

Other trims

Other GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants

Full Sierra 1500 guide

classic style (mirrors mount in window corner), (5.3L, VIN C, 8th digit, opt L83)

1 yr$2,863$1,900 – $5,192

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)

1 yr$4,175$500 – $5,315

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)

1 yr$2,500$1,600 – $3,950

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)

1 yr$2,550$1,600 – $5,060

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)

1 yr$4,228$2,450 – $28,825

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)

1 yr$6,970$1,500 – $7,370

Common questions

GMC Sierra 1500 engine (4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)) FAQ

How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3))?

Based on 109 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) variant lists between $700 and $5,500, with a median asking price of $2,700.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 years use the 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) engine?

The 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) variant appears in model years 2018, 2020, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,899, Grade B has a median of $2,650. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.