GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $119
- High
- $325
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 251 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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 ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch costs $25 to $325, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 848 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$102
Grade C (fair)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$325484 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$325354 listings
Grade CVisible wear$78–$781 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1509 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$325 | 484 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$325 | 354 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $78–$78 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$150 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$102
Grade C$78
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$325 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch listings at 251 salvage yards across 44 states. Texas supplies the most, with 364 listings (25% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $195, 160% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 364 | 26 | $78-21% |
| Illinois | 177 | 14 | $195+97% |
| Indiana | 93 | 14 | $190+92% |
| Florida | 90 | 9 | $78-21% |
| Michigan | 85 | 16 | $100+1% |
| California | 77 | 12 | $100+1% |
| Minnesota | 50 | 6 | $75-24% |
| Arizona | 48 | 9 | $78-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$78$50 – $275202450 listingsFits 4 years$131$25 – $247202350 listingsFits 4 years$131$25 – $2192022119 listingsFits 7 years$190$25 – $219202164 listingsFits 7 years$78$78 – $2132020150 listingsFits 7 years$109$25 – $2502019200 listingsFits 10 years$78$50 – $325201850 listingsFits 6 years$195$78 – $219201750 listingsFits 8 years$78$50 – $99201650 listingsFits 2 years$66$61 – $320201557 listingsFits 10 years$75$29 – $310
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 27% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, lists at a $127 median, while keyless ignition, new style commands $190, a 50% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2018 tops the table at $195. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ±115%
Steering Rack
$625median
$217$1,650
05wide ±134%
Radiator
$200median
$60$595
06wide ±235%
Transfer Case
$378median
$67$1,845
07wide ±102%
Grille
$475median
$150$1,115
08wide ±130%
Tail Light
$325median
$53$900
09wide ±133%
Alternator
$135median
$35$395
10wide ±129%
Axle Shaft
$162median
$50$468
11wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$875median
$318$1,520
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$100
1500$99
$1 diff2,879 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$99
1500$99
$0 diff2,633 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareRam1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$99
1500$99
$0 diff2,257 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsGMCSierra1500
Caravan$99
1500$99
$0 diff2,034 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaPriusvsGMCSierra1500
Prius$78
1500$99
$21 diff1,933 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareBMWX5vsGMCSierra1500
X5$78
1500$99
$21 diff1,863 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
GMCwide ±133%
GMC Acadia
$100median
$35$300
GMCwide ±163%
GMC Canyon
$78median
$20$275
GMCwide ±150%
GMC Terrain
$106median
$24$343
GMCwide ±176%
GMC Yukon
$78median
$25$300
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $99 across 848 priced listings from 251 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 1500 ignition switch fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.