Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $247
- Average
- $915
- High
- $2,750
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate?
Asking prices from 627 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate costs $247 to $2,750, with a median asking price of $850. Based on 2,557 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate listings at 627 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 577 listings (18% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $564, while Michigan yards ask $985, 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 577 | 30 | $900+6% |
| Texas | 513 | 68 | $564-34% |
| California | 352 | 89 | $600-29% |
| Michigan | 290 | 49 | $985+16% |
| Indiana | 261 | 22 | $849 |
| Florida | 224 | 43 | $885+4% |
| Wisconsin | 125 | 22 | $910+7% |
| Ohio | 88 | 23 | $847 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $850 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $850
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $995–$1,375
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
w/o multifunction tailgate; manual gate, lift assist (opt QT5)49 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$1,035$561 – $1,261
w/o multifunction tailgate; power tailgate (opt QT6), w/o surround view49 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$1,175$300 – $2,500
multifunction tailgate (Multi-flex tailgate, opt QK2), w/o surround view48 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$617$560 – $2,621
w/o multifunction tailgate; manual gate, w/o lift assist; (opt QT2)47 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$917$500 – $2,750
w/o multifunction tailgate; power tailgate (opt QT6), surround view (opt UV2)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$1,200$375 – $1,780
multifunction tailgate (Multi-flex tailgate, opt QK2), surround view (opt UV2)37 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$675$617 – $2,452
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate cost by year?
2025298 listingsFits 8 years$998$300 – $2,7502024156 listingsFits 8 years$1,309$400 – $2,6002023284 listingsFits 7 years$929$300 – $2,6762022546 listingsFits 8 years$1,000$250 – $2,6212021546 listingsFits 8 years$1,000$250 – $2,6212020234 listingsFits 8 years$815$300 – $1,5662019214 listingsFits 9 years$838$250 – $1,6952018250 listingsFits 4 years$650$250 – $1,1742017250 listingsFits 4 years$564$250 – $1,0002016398 listingsFits 6 years$600$250 – $1,6502015200 listingsFits 3 years$500$247 – $928
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, multifunction tailgate (Multi-flex tailgate, opt QK2), w/o surround view, lists at a $617 median, while w/o multifunction tailgate; power tailgate (opt QT6), surround view (opt UV2) commands $1,200, a 94% 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 $500, while 2024 tops the table at $1,309. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 23% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 97% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 15% above the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±214%
Wheels
$264median
$55$1,185
02wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$245median
$54$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 ±218%
Transfer Case
$311median
$99$1,455
08wide ±138%
Radiator
$204median
$53$615
09wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
10wide ±122%
Alternator
$150median
$30$395
11wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
12wide ±138%
Engine
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsChevySilverado1500
F250$1,100
1500$850
$250 diff7,947 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsChevySilverado1500
Camaro$400
1500$850
$450 diff7,555 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsChevySilverado1500
F150$850
1500$850
$0 diff5,417 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$850
Explorer$795
$55 diff4,760 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesSClass
1500$850
Class$560
$290 diff4,640 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCTerrain
1500$850
Terrain$1,400
$550 diff4,637 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Camaro
$400median
$139$896
Chevywide ±97%
Chevy Colorado
$490median
$200$1,151
Chevywide ±141%
Chevy Cruze
$282median
$86$879
Chevywide ±154%
Chevy Equinox
$850median
$135$2,750
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Impala
$250median
$50$608
Chevywide ±93%
Chevy Malibu
$400median
$136$880
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Suburban
$750median
$268$2,392
Chevywide ±172%
Chevy Tahoe
$768median
$195$2,840
Chevywide ±77%
Chevy Traverse
$1,500median
$250$2,557
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Trax
$385median
$125$1,414
Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $850 across 2,557 priced listings from 627 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $500.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate replacement typically runs $995–$1,375 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $850, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate 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.