GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $178
- Average
- $1,005
- High
- $3,995
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate?
Asking prices from 590 salvage yards in 45 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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Last updatedOct 22, 2026AS
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 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 GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate costs $178 to $3,995, with a median asking price of $800. Based on 1,630 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate is listed
We found priced GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate listings at 590 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 309 listings (14% of the total) from 67 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $550, while Florida yards ask $1,300, 136% 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 | 309 | 67 | $700-12% |
| Illinois | 290 | 25 | $675-16% |
| Texas | 193 | 54 | $713-11% |
| Michigan | 160 | 37 | $660-17% |
| Arizona | 148 | 26 | $550-31% |
| Indiana | 123 | 16 | $670-16% |
| Florida | 105 | 36 | $1,300+63% |
| Wisconsin | 66 | 22 | $651-19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $800 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $800
- GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $945–$1,325
- 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
multifunction tailgate (Multipro tailgate, opt QK2), surround view50 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$1,250$617 – $2,969
multifunction tailgate (Multipro tailgate, opt QK2), w/o surround view50 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$675$560 – $3,214
Model-year comparison
What does a GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate cost by year?
2025171 listingsFits 8 years$850$178 – $3,214202474 listingsFits 8 years$1,515$295 – $2,5032023150 listingsFits 7 years$1,493$195 – $3,995202267 listingsFits 8 years$865$560 – $2,9692021148 listingsFits 5 years$1,115$250 – $2,9952020128 listingsFits 7 years$959$195 – $2,8142019470 listingsFits 11 years$962$198 – $3,2502018200 listingsFits 4 years$619$200 – $1,1742017200 listingsFits 4 years$595$195 – $1,1742016187 listingsFits 6 years$500$200 – $900201582 listingsFits 4 years$500$200 – $1,050
Market analysis
How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used GMC Sierra 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 (Multipro tailgate, opt QK2), w/o surround view, lists at a $675 median, while multifunction tailgate (Multipro tailgate, opt QK2), surround view commands $1,250, a 85% 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 $1,515. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the GMC Sierra 1500 sits 27% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 86% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 8% 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 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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsGMCSierra1500
F250$1,100
1500$800
$300 diff7,020 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsGMCSierra1500
Camaro$400
1500$800
$400 diff6,628 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsGMCSierra1500
F150$850
1500$800
$50 diff4,490 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$850
1500$800
$50 diff4,187 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$795
1500$800
$5 diff3,833 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$560
1500$800
$240 diff3,713 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
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
GMCwide ±116%
GMC Acadia
$1,323median
$209$3,275
GMCwide ±92%
GMC Canyon
$476median
$185$1,060
GMCwide ±108%
GMC Terrain
$1,400median
$226$3,250
GMCwide ±171%
GMC Yukon
$673median
$173$2,475
Common questions
GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a GMC Sierra 1500?
The median asking price is $800 across 1,630 priced listings from 590 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $500.
How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate?
Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate replacement typically runs $945–$1,325 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $800, 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 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links GMC Sierra 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.