Used GMC Sierra 1500 engine – 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)

Trim-specific price guide

GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) prices

Pricing for the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, aggregated from 272 salvage yard listings across 6 model years.

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 · 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)

$6,149

median asking price

43 priced listings · $4,899–$8,652

Price summary

A used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)) costs $60 to $13,300, with a median asking price of $7,750. Based on 272 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$7,654
Grade B (good)$6,770

GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) price snapshot

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Low
$60
Average
$7,430
High
$13,300
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,000–$13,300150 listings
Grade BStandard used$4,899–$10,60075 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$60–$9,33047 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$13,300 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 272 priced listings across 6 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Its $7,750 median is 79% above 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.

Price by model year

What does a 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) cost by year?

202043 listings$6,149$4,899 – $8,652202142 listings$8,811$5,000 – $11,538202246 listings$8,475$5,709 – $9,300202349 listings$7,438$1,000 – $13,300202442 listings$6,984$60 – $12,735202550 listings$7,750$4,500 – $12,637

Other trims

Other GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants

Full Sierra 1500 guide

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

3 yrs$2,700$700 – $5,500

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

1 yr$4,800$1,100 – $6,762

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

1 yr$2,350$950 – $3,300

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

1 yr$3,000$700 – $3,895

classic style (mirrors mount in window corner), (5.3L, VIN C, 8th digit, opt L83)

1 yr$2,863$1,900 – $5,192

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)

1 yr$4,175$500 – $5,315

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 4.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, opt LV3)

1 yr$2,500$1,600 – $3,950

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)

1 yr$2,550$1,600 – $5,060

new style (mirrors mount on door skin), 5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)

1 yr$4,228$2,450 – $28,825

Common questions

GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)) FAQ

How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87))?

Based on 272 priced salvage-yard listings across 6 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant lists between $60 and $13,300, with a median asking price of $7,750.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 years use the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) engine?

The 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $7,654, Grade B has a median of $6,770. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.