Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $57
- Average
- $210
- High
- $615
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator?
Asking prices from 389 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator costs $57 to $615, with a median asking price of $209. Based on 3,623 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$216
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$57–$6151,902 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$4701,336 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$17533 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$550352 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $57–$615 | 1,902 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$470 | 1,336 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$175 | 33 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$550 | 352 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$216
Grade C$100
Ungraded$225
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $57–$615 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator listings at 389 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 728 listings (20% of the total) from 51 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $150, while Michigan yards ask $240, 60% 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 | 728 | 51 | $210 |
| Florida | 542 | 42 | $150-28% |
| Texas | 539 | 43 | $190-9% |
| Arizona | 349 | 15 | $192-8% |
| Illinois | 217 | 24 | $233+11% |
| Michigan | 188 | 39 | $240+15% |
| Indiana | 137 | 12 | $170-19% |
| Nevada | 99 | 8 | $237+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $209 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $209
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $400–$810
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator cost by year?
2025332 listingsFits 7 years$245$78 – $4952024332 listingsFits 7 years$245$78 – $4952023339 listingsFits 7 years$239$78 – $4802022350 listingsFits 7 years$219$73 – $4702021395 listingsFits 7 years$240$85 – $5952020389 listingsFits 7 years$230$78 – $5502019446 listingsFits 10 years$199$58 – $5502018298 listingsFits 6 years$195$65 – $3112017346 listingsFits 7 years$125$58 – $4552016650 listingsFits 7 years$150$57 – $6152015300 listingsFits 5 years$190$58 – $385
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.7L, lists at a $200 median, while 3.0L, main commands $282, a 41% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2024 tops the table at $245. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 30% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 5% above the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 39% above the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$266median
$54$1,200
02wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$242median
$50$929
03wide ±82%
Transmission
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
04wide ±82%
Steering Rack
$650median
$236$1,300
05wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
07wide ±232%
Transfer Case
$311median
$95$1,539
08wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
09wide ±133%
Alternator
$137median
$30$395
10wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
11wide ±137%
Engine
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
12wide ±104%
Starter
$135median
$25$306
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$300
1500$209
$91 diff10,637 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$200
1500$209
$9 diff8,948 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsChevySilverado1500
Explorer$150
1500$209
$59 diff7,925 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsChevySilverado1500
Wrangler$173
1500$209
$36 diff7,814 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$201
1500$209
$8 diff7,408 listings
RadiatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordF150
1500$209
F150$195
$14 diff7,243 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±329%
Dodge Challenger
$130median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$50$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Escape
$175median
$35$493
Fordwide ±189%
Ford Explorer
$150median
$40$608
Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $209 across 3,623 priced listings from 389 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator replacement typically runs $400–$810 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $209, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Silverado 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 Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.