Used GMC Sierra 1500 engine – 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)

Trim-specific price guide

GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) prices

Pricing for the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, aggregated from 75 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 · 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)

$2,404

median asking price

40 priced listings · $1,530–$3,850

Price summary

A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)) costs $950 to $4,549, with a median asking price of $3,112. Based on 75 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,687
Grade B (good)$2,883

GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) price snapshot

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Low
$950
Average
$2,765
High
$4,549
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$950–$4,54929 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,530–$3,85031 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,800–$3,50015 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $950–$4,549 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 75 priced listings across 2 model years (2020, 2021). Its $3,112 median is 28% 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 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) cost by year?

202040 listings$2,404$1,530 – $3,850202135 listings$3,112$950 – $4,549

Other trims

Other GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants

Full Sierra 1500 guide

4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)

3 yrs$2,700$700 – $5,500

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

1 yr$4,800$1,100 – $6,762

5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

1 yr$2,350$950 – $3,300

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

1 yr$3,000$700 – $3,895

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

Common questions

GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit))?

Based on 75 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant lists between $950 and $4,549, with a median asking price of $3,112.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 years use the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) engine?

The 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $3,687, Grade B has a median of $2,883. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.