Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $1,227
- Average
- $2,698
- High
- $5,450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission?
Asking prices from 840 salvage yards in 48 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission costs $1,227 to $5,450, with a median asking price of $2,563. Based on 5,626 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,558
Grade B (good)$2,500
Grade C (fair)$2,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,230–$5,4502,978 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,227–$5,3251,745 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,529–$2,80022 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,250–$5,342881 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,230–$5,450 | 2,978 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,227–$5,325 | 1,745 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,529–$2,800 | 22 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$5,342 | 881 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,558
Grade B$2,500
Grade C$2,000
Ungraded$2,940
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,227–$5,450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission is listed
We found priced Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission listings at 840 salvage yards across 48 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,281 listings (18% of the total) from 78 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $2,095, while Indiana yards ask $2,735, 31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,281 | 78 | $2,360-8% |
| Illinois | 803 | 41 | $2,714+6% |
| Florida | 745 | 78 | $2,400-6% |
| Michigan | 579 | 58 | $2,507-2% |
| Indiana | 374 | 27 | $2,735+7% |
| Ohio | 351 | 36 | $2,095-18% |
| California | 275 | 50 | $2,525-1% |
| Georgia | 270 | 33 | $2,263-12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,563 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,563
- Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,135–$4,365
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission cost by year?
2025496 listingsFits 5 years$2,404$1,227 – $5,0002024479 listingsFits 6 years$2,360$1,280 – $5,4502023447 listingsFits 5 years$2,400$1,280 – $5,4502022928 listingsFits 7 years$2,585$1,439 – $5,3422021653 listingsFits 4 years$2,773$1,300 – $5,3422020529 listingsFits 4 years$2,860$1,300 – $5,3252019648 listingsFits 8 years$2,875$1,300 – $5,0542018659 listingsFits 7 years$2,680$1,247 – $5,34220171,051 listingsFits 7 years$2,530$1,248 – $5,3752016605 listingsFits 7 years$2,800$1,230 – $5,2042015350 listingsFits 7 years$2,352$1,233 – $5,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 28% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,558.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, lists at a $1,700 median, while (AT), 4x4, 3.0L, 10 speed (opt MQC) commands $2,901, a 71% 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 $2,352, while 2019 tops the table at $2,875. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Silverado 1500 sits 266% above the Ram 1500 ($700), 24% above the Ford F150 ($2,060), and 1% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($2,595) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Silverado 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$266median
$54$1,200
02wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$244median
$54$929
03wide ±82%
Steering Rack
$650median
$236$1,300
04wide ±133%
Grille
$500median
$140$1,473
05wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$240$2,299
06wide ±232%
Transfer Case
$311median
$95$1,539
07wide ±138%
Radiator
$204median
$53$615
08wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$160median
$45$468
09wide ±133%
Alternator
$137median
$30$395
10wide ±226%
Tail Light
$225median
$40$1,055
11wide ±138%
Engine
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
12wide ±104%
Starter
$135median
$25$306
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsChevySilverado1500
1500$700
1500$2,563
$1,863 diff11,906 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsFordF150
1500$2,563
F150$2,060
$503 diff11,051 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsGMCSierra1500
1500$2,563
1500$2,595
$32 diff11,006 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsRam3500
1500$2,563
3500$3,444
$881 diff10,537 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsFordF250
1500$2,563
F250$3,525
$962 diff10,218 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$2,563
Explorer$1,596
$967 diff9,510 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±213%
BMW X3
$943median
$159$4,175
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$120$2,993
Chevywide ±106%
Chevy Malibu
$1,975median
$425$4,614
Chevywide ±73%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,898median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,798median
$303$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±135%
Dodge Durango
$1,283median
$388$3,862
Fordwide ±270%
Ford Edge
$1,250median
$204$6,944
Fordwide ±103%
Ford Escape
$2,000median
$815$4,924
Fordwide ±170%
Ford Explorer
$1,596median
$243$5,664
Common questions
Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Chevy Silverado 1500?
The median asking price is $2,563 across 5,626 priced listings from 840 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,558. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,352.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission?
Using a used part, a Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement typically runs $3,135–$4,365 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $2,563, 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.
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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission 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.