Used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine – 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine — 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, built from 42 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 · 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)

$8,811

median asking price

42 priced listings · $5,000–$11,538

Price summary

A used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)) costs $5,000 to $11,538, with a median asking price of $8,811. Based on 42 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$6,300
Grade B (good)$6,770

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) price snapshot

USD
Low
$5,000
Average
$8,014
High
$11,538
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$5,000–$11,5389 listings
Grade BStandard used$5,000–$7,40010 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$7,999–$9,33023 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $5,000–$11,538 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) compare?

This pricing covers the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine, based on 42 priced listings. Its $8,811 median is 100% above the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine overall median of $4,405.

There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500.

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

Same trim, other years

6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) in other model years

All years
202550 listings$7,750$4,500 – $12,637202442 listings$6,984$60 – $12,735202349 listings$7,438$1,000 – $13,300202246 listings$8,475$5,709 – $9,300202043 listings$6,149$4,899 – $8,652

Same year, other trims

What other 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine variants are available?

2.7L (VIN K, 8th digit, opt L3B)

40 listings$4,573$2,000 – $5,696

3.0L (VIN T, 8th digit, opt LM2)

40 listings$5,046$750 – $8,475

5.3L, opt L84 (VIN D, 8th digit)

36 listings$4,150$800 – $5,250

5.3L, opt L82 (VIN F, 8th digit)

35 listings$3,112$950 – $4,549

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

34 listings$2,700$1,000 – $3,514

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — all trims

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Common questions

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87)) FAQ

How much is a used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine (6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87))?

Based on 42 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 engine in the 6.2L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L87) variant lists between $5,000 and $11,538, with a median asking price of $8,811.

Which 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 may differ by year.