GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $318
- Average
- $848
- High
- $1,520
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 662 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
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Price summary
A used GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly costs $318 to $1,520, with a median asking price of $875. Based on 2,541 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly listings at 662 salvage yards across 49 states. California supplies the most, with 691 listings (13% of the total) from 54 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $750, while Illinois yards ask $900, 20% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 691 | 54 | $800-9% |
| Texas | 672 | 52 | $750-14% |
| Michigan | 476 | 50 | $786-10% |
| Illinois | 271 | 27 | $900+3% |
| Ohio | 207 | 21 | $895+2% |
| Wisconsin | 186 | 26 | $870-1% |
| Florida | 184 | 39 | $896+2% |
| Indiana | 159 | 20 | $852-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $875 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $875
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $925–$1,175
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly cost by year?
2025283 listingsFits 4 years$900$360 – $1,3112024300 listingsFits 5 years$890$318 – $1,5202023300 listingsFits 5 years$890$318 – $1,5202022500 listingsFits 7 years$850$325 – $1,3252021200 listingsFits 5 years$875$350 – $1,2822020200 listingsFits 4 years$940$325 – $1,5092019300 listingsFits 8 years$847$350 – $1,2822018300 listingsFits 4 years$925$325 – $1,3252017300 listingsFits 4 years$950$325 – $1,5002016249 listingsFits 4 years$875$400 – $1,5002015200 listingsFits 2 years$515$325 – $1,170
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, black interior bezel, RH, lists at a $775 median, while dark chrome interior bezel, LH commands $1,040, a 34% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $515, while 2017 tops the table at $950. Parts from 2014–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 89% above the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 116% above the Ram 1500 ($405), and 4% above the Ford Explorer ($842) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±190%
Side Mirror
$255median
$55$1,025
02wide ±210%
Wheels
$260median
$60$1,150
03wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,295$5,204
04wide ±94%
Steering Rack
$614median
$217$1,367
05wide ±134%
Radiator
$200median
$60$595
06wide ±235%
Transfer Case
$378median
$67$1,845
07wide ±108%
Grille
$480median
$153$1,194
08wide ±123%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$50$456
09wide ±130%
Tail Light
$325median
$53$900
10wide ±134%
Alternator
$134median
$35$395
11wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
12wide ±154%
Starter
$89median
$30$305
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
Ram1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$405
1500$875
$470 diff9,525 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$842
1500$875
$33 diff9,299 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareJeepGrandCherokeevsGMCSierra1500
Cherokee$475
1500$875
$400 diff8,856 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsGMCSierra1500
Sportage$750
1500$875
$125 diff8,581 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$1,450
1500$875
$575 diff8,339 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareDodgeDurangovsGMCSierra1500
Durango$519
1500$875
$356 diff7,281 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±135%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$449$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±165%
Chevy Traverse
$799median
$163$2,800
Dodgewide ±111%
Dodge Challenger
$732median
$175$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Dodgewide ±165%
Dodge Durango
$519median
$90$1,800
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Edge
$785median
$199$1,509
GMCwide ±66%
GMC Yukon
$750median
$282$1,268
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $875 across 2,541 priced listings from 662 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $515.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly replacement typically runs $925–$1,175 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $875, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 1500 headlight assembly fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.