Used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter from a salvage yard

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How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter ?

How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary

A used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter costs $175 to $500, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 26 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2023 (10 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade C (fair)$300

GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter price snapshot

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Low
$175
Average
$309
High
$500
84 listings observed · 26 pricedUpdated 6d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$175$50020 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wear$300$3001 listings
Grade XUngraded$250$3505 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $175$500 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter replacement cost?

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Used part
$250
GMC Sierra 1500 median asking price
Labor
$475–$1,500
5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$725–$1,750
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2021)

3.6L; High Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Overland, Summit & Trailhawk; (6-220)

4 listings
Interchange 20142021$250$225$250

Altitude, Laredo & Upland

4 listings
Interchange 20142021$250$225$250

5.7L; High Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Overland, Summit & Trailhawk; (8-345)

1 listings
Interchange 20222023$300$300$300

Search using Jeep Grand Cherokee and similar models

1 listings
$175$175$175

Search using only Jeep Grand Cherokee

1 listings
$175$175$175

Model-year comparison

What does a GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter cost by year?

$225$287$349$411$473201520162018201920202021
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter cost?

Expect to pay $175–$500 for a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter; the median listing asks $250. That figure comes from 26 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Search using Jeep Grand Cherokee and similar models, lists at a $175 median, while 5.7L; High Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Overland, Summit & Trailhawk; (8-345) commands $300, a 71% 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 $250, while 2016 tops the table at $450. Parts from 2014–2020 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 16% above the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 59% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 72% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used torque converter: what to check

  1. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
  2. Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
  3. Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
  4. Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.

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How much is a used torque converter for a GMC Sierra 1500?

Based on 26 priced salvage yard listings, a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter lists between $175 and $500, with a median asking price of $250.

How much does it cost to replace a GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter?

Using a used part, a GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter replacement typically runs $725–$1,750 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $250, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

What affects the price of a used GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter?

Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 5 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 GMC Sierra 1500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter years are interchangeable?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.

How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 transmission torque converter?

A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The GMC Sierra 1500 torque converter prices on this page apply — median $250, from 26 salvage yard listings.