Used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine – 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, built from 40 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 · 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)

$4,800

median asking price

40 priced listings · $1,100–$6,762

Price summary

A used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86)) costs $1,100 to $6,762, with a median asking price of $4,800. Based on 40 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$5,098
Grade B (good)$4,293

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) price snapshot

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Low
$1,100
Average
$4,648
High
$6,762
40 priced listings used · last updated Aug 18, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,100–$6,76224 listings
Grade BStandard used$3,673–$5,14511 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,400–$6,2455 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,100–$6,762 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) compare?

This pricing covers the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 40 priced listings. Its $4,800 median is 45% above 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?

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

44 listings$2,350$950 – $3,300

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

43 listings$3,877$700 – $5,500

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

How much is a used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86))?

Based on 40 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant lists between $1,100 and $6,762, with a median asking price of $4,800.

Which years use the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) engine?

In our current dataset, the 6.2L (VIN J, 8th digit, opt L86) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.