GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit, opt L84) price snapshot
- Low
- $800
- Average
- $3,965
- High
- $7,805

Trim-specific price guide
A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit, opt L84)) costs $800 to $7,805, with a median asking price of $3,943. Based on 179 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $800–$7,805 | 101 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,112–$4,760 | 55 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$4,500 | 23 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$7,805 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit, opt L84) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 179 priced listings across 4 model years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Its $3,943 median is 9% 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.
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Common questions
Based on 179 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit, opt L84) variant lists between $800 and $7,805, with a median asking price of $3,943.
The 5.3L (VIN D, 8th digit, opt L84) variant appears in model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $4,347, Grade B has a median of $3,657. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.