GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,725
- Average
- $2,958
- High
- $4,735
Trim-specific price guide
GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, aggregated from 94 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Price summary
A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit)) costs $1,725 to $4,735, with a median asking price of $3,000. Based on 94 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,200
Grade B (good)$2,602
Grade C (fair)$1,825
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,975–$4,73553 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,943–$3,89522 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,725–$1,8252 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,775–$3,86117 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,975–$4,735 | 53 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,943–$3,895 | 22 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,725–$1,825 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,775–$3,861 | 17 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,200
Grade B$2,602
Grade C$1,825
Ungraded$3,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,725–$4,735 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 94 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $3,000 median is 29% below the GMC Sierra 1500 engine overall median of $4,215.
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 L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants
2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)
5 yrs$3,916$2,320 – $6,2392.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B), classic style (Limited)
1 yr$4,370$2,000 – $5,6962.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B), new style
1 yr$3,733$2,305 – $4,9953.0L (VIN 8, 8th digit, opt LZ0)
3 yrs$6,237$1,600 – $9,0003.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2)
3 yrs$5,152$1,500 – $8,4754.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)
6 yrs$3,520$1,600 – $5,5005.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)
2 yrs$2,525$1,500 – $11,5735.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)
2 yrs$4,800$3,500 – $6,7605.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)
3 yrs$2,350$1,713 – $3,300Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit))?
Based on 94 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,725 and $4,735, with a median asking price of $3,000.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 years use the 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) engine?
The 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 5.3L, opt L83 (VIN C, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $3,200, Grade B has a median of $2,602, Grade C has a median of $1,825. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.