Used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine – 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, built from 44 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 · 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)

$2,350

median asking price

44 priced listings · $950–$3,300

Price summary

A used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)) costs $950 to $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,350. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,386
Grade B (good)$2,108

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) price snapshot

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Low
$950
Average
$2,352
High
$3,300
44 priced listings used · last updated Aug 18, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,856–$2,98629 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,713–$2,7969 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$950–$3,3006 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $950–$3,300 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) compare?

This pricing covers the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 44 priced listings. Its $2,350 median is 29% below the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine overall median of $3,300.

There are 3 other engine variants available for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500.

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

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants are available?

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

43 listings$3,877$700 – $5,500

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

40 listings$4,800$1,100 – $6,762

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

40 listings$3,000$700 – $3,895

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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — all trims

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Common questions

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit))?

Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant lists between $950 and $3,300, with a median asking price of $2,350.

Which years use the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) engine?

In our current dataset, the 5.3L, opt L8B (VIN R, 8th digit) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.