Used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission ?

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

A used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission costs $143 to $28,055, with a median asking price of $2,510. Based on 4,985 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,505
Grade B (good)$2,500
Grade C (fair)$1,655

Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission price snapshot

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Low
$143
Average
$2,691
High
$28,055
5,883 listings observed · 4,985 pricedUpdated 1d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$143$28,0552,551 listings
Grade BStandard used$300$8,6691,645 listings
Grade CVisible wear$850$2,80017 listings
Grade XUngraded$450$7,898772 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $143$28,055 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement cost?

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Used part
$2,510
Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$3,080–$4,310
median used part + labor

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

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Current avg: $2,691 — we suggest $2,287 (15% below)

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

(AT), 4x2, 2.7L50 listingsInterchange 20252026$2,000$1,419$2,600
(AT), 4x4, 3.0L, 10 speed (opt MQC)50 listingsInterchange 20252026$2,600$2,000$3,100
(AT), 4x4, 3.0L, 8 speed (opt MFC)50 listingsInterchange 20252026$2,085$1,850$3,685
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, w/o police package; opt MHS49 listingsInterchange 20222026$2,360$1,500$3,785
(AT), 4x4, 6.2L49 listingsInterchange 20222026$2,360$1,500$3,785
(AT), 4x4, 2.7L49 listingsInterchange 20242026$1,850$1,125$2,200
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, w/o police package; opt MHT49 listingsInterchange 20222026$2,525$840$3,808
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, police package47 listingsInterchange 20222025$2,196$1,320$3,022
(AT), 4x2, 5.3L43 listingsInterchange 20222026$1,800$682$3,050
(AT), 4x2, 3.0L, opt MQC29 listingsInterchange 20212025$2,500$600$5,000
(AT), 4x2, 3.0L, opt MQB5 listingsInterchange 20222025$2,395$2,000$3,800

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission cost by year?

$1,980$2,240$2,499$2,759$3,019201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission cost?

A used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission costs between $143 and $28,055, with a median asking price of $2,510. That figure comes from 4,985 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,505.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, lists at a $1,800 median, while (AT), 4x4, 3.0L, 10 speed (opt MQC) commands $2,600, a 44% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $2,200, while 2019 tops the table at $2,875. Parts from 2021–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 246% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 24% above the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 1% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($2,528) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transmission: what to check

  1. Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
  2. Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
  3. Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
  4. Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
  5. Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.

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

Based on 4,985 priced salvage yard listings, a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission lists between $143 and $28,055, with a median asking price of $2,510.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission?

Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement typically runs $3,080–$4,310 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,510, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

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

Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 11 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 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission years are interchangeable?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 Chevy Silverado 1500 gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission prices on this page apply — median $2,510, from 4,985 salvage yard listings.