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Used Chevy Silverado 1500 Radiator price

How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.

Chevy Silverado 1500 · Radiator

$230

median asking price

631 priced listings · $50–$550 · 6 trims

A used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator costs $50 to $550, with a median asking price of $230. Based on 631 salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent): $215Grade B (good): $256Grade C (fair): $175

Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator price snapshot

USD
Low
$50
Average
$212
High
$550

687 listings reviewed · last updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we price

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

GradePrice rangeRelative rangeListings
Grade AClean / low wear$205$215
2
Grade BStandard used$165$256
2
Grade CVisible wear$100$175
2
Grade XUngraded$185$225
2

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

  • tow package (opt NHT)

    50 priced listings

    $90$261

    Median$195
  • w/o tow package; municipal service vehicle (opt 5W4)

    50 priced listings

    $90$261

    Median$195
  • w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 5.3L, opt L83

    49 priced listings

    $65$311

    Median$232
  • w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 6.2L

    49 priced listings

    $65$311

    Median$232
  • w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 4.3L

    48 priced listings

    $50$258

    Median$170
  • w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 5.3L, opt L8B

    38 priced listings

    $65$298

    Median$177

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator cost by year?

YearLowMedianHighListings
2020$78$230$550389
2018$50$194$311298

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator cost?

A used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator costs between $50 and $550, with a median asking price of $230. That figure comes from 631 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 23% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $215.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 4.3L, lists at a $170 median, while w/o tow package; w/o municipal service vehicle; 6.2L commands $232, a 36% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $194, while 2020 tops the table at $230. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 24% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($185), 113% above the Ram 1500 ($108), and 130% above the Dodge Challenger ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used radiator: what to check

  1. Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
  2. Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
  3. Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
  4. Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.

Common questions

Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator FAQ

How much is a used radiator for a Chevy Silverado 1500?

Based on 631 salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator lists between $50 and $550, with a median asking price of $230.

What affects the price of a used Chevy Silverado 1500 radiator?

Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.

Which Chevy Silverado 1500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

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