GMC Sierra 1500 radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $206
- High
- $595
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 radiator?
Asking prices from 691 salvage yards in 47 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500 radiator costs $60 to $595, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 3,848 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$193
Grade B (good)$211
Grade C (fair)$121
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$63–$5951,985 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$5501,393 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$17523 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$500447 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $63–$595 | 1,985 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$550 | 1,393 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$175 | 23 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$500 | 447 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$193
Grade B$211
Grade C$121
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$595 overall range
Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 radiator is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 radiator listings at 691 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 1,188 listings (15% of the total) from 78 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $134, while Michigan yards ask $250, 87% 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 | 1,188 | 78 | $134-33% |
| Illinois | 666 | 26 | $201+1% |
| Texas | 606 | 49 | $190-5% |
| Michigan | 551 | 48 | $250+25% |
| Indiana | 373 | 16 | $182-9% |
| Florida | 350 | 36 | $190-5% |
| Missouri | 337 | 19 | $200 |
| Georgia | 317 | 17 | $186-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$800
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2026)
A25AFXS engine (hybrid), engine (gasoline), Japan built36 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$240$150 – $535
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 radiator cost by year?
2026233 listingsFits 9 years$157$60 – $5502025339 listingsFits 7 years$239$78 – $4802024348 listingsFits 7 years$243$73 – $5952023350 listingsFits 8 years$240$85 – $5952022328 listingsFits 7 years$237$78 – $4502021400 listingsFits 7 years$219$75 – $4702020400 listingsFits 8 years$228$85 – $5952019400 listingsFits 11 years$202$65 – $5952018297 listingsFits 5 years$119$64 – $4552017348 listingsFits 7 years$190$63 – $3502016645 listingsFits 7 years$132$64 – $5002015300 listingsFits 5 years$185$63 – $340
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 1500 radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $193.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, A25AFKS engine, Japan built, lists at a $125 median, while A25AFXS engine (hybrid), engine (gasoline), Japan built commands $240, a 92% 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 $119, while 2024 tops the table at $243. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 33% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), level with the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 33% 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 GMC Sierra 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$275median
$55$1,250
02wide ±190%
Side Mirror
$255median
$55$1,025
03wide ±75%
Transmission
$2,595median
$1,295$5,204
04wide ±94%
Steering Rack
$614median
$217$1,367
05wide ±235%
Transfer Case
$378median
$67$1,845
06wide ±105%
Grille
$495median
$159$1,194
07wide ±125%
Tail Light
$335median
$60$900
08wide ±134%
Alternator
$134median
$35$395
09wide ±122%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$55$456
10wide ±69%
Headlight Assembly
$875median
$318$1,520
11wide ±138%
Engine
$4,175median
$1,250$12,735
12wide ±151%
Starter
$91median
$30$305
Price comparisons
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$300
1500$200
$100 diff10,862 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$200
1500$200
$0 diff9,173 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$150
1500$200
$50 diff8,150 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsGMCSierra1500
Wrangler$173
1500$200
$27 diff8,039 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$200
1500$204
$4 diff7,526 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordF150
1500$200
F150$195
$5 diff7,468 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±269%
BMW X3
$190median
$45$1,069
BMWwide ±304%
BMW X5
$216median
$50$1,364
Chevywide ±165%
Chevy Equinox
$167median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$204median
$53$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±342%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$160median
$50$538
Fordwide ±127%
Ford Edge
$162median
$50$463
GMCwide ±151%
GMC Yukon
$227median
$68$754
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $200 across 3,848 priced listings from 691 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $193. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $119.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 radiator?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 radiator replacement typically runs $390–$800 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $200, 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 GMC Sierra 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 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 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 1500 radiator 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.