2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $950
- Average
- $3,069
- High
- $4,549

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2021 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 35 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $950–$4,549 | 16 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,800–$3,600 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $3,112–$3,500 | 4 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $950–$4,549 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 35 priced listings. Its $3,112 median is 29% below the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine overall median of $4,405.
There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 35 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 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.
The 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021. Prices and availability may differ by year.