Used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 13, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission

A used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission costs between $1,300 and $5,342, with a median of $2,773 from 600 salvage yard listings.

What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →

Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary

A used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission costs $1,300 to $5,342, with a median asking price of $2,773. Based on 600 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2022 (4 model years), updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,930
Grade B (good)$2,654
Grade C (fair)$2,214

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission price snapshot

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Low
$1,300
Average
$2,788
High
$5,342
653 listings observed · 600 priced listings used · last updated Aug 13, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,355–$4,749205 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,300–$4,179344 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,625–$2,2142 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,400–$5,34249 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,300–$5,342 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$2,773
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$3,345–$4,575
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, 8 speed transmission (opt MQE)50 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$3,487$1,999 – $4,228
(AT), 4x2, 4.3L49 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$2,063$1,300 – $3,222
(AT), 4x4, 2.7L49 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$3,118$2,214 – $3,894
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, 10 speed transmission (opt MQB), w/o opt NSS48 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$2,469$1,400 – $4,000
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, 6 speed transmission (opt MYC)48 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$3,078$2,000 – $4,749
(AT), 4x4, 6.2L, w/o opt NSS48 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$2,469$1,400 – $4,000
(AT), 4x2, 2.7L47 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$2,975$2,000 – $5,054
(AT), 4x4, 4.3L46 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$2,195$1,355 – $3,214
(AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)44 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$3,084$1,425 – $5,054
(AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 6 speed (opt MYC)43 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$2,218$1,820 – $3,507
(AT), 4x4, 3.0L41 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$2,843$1,400 – $5,342
(AT), 4x4, 5.3L, 10 speed transmission (opt MQB), opt NSS41 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$2,620$1,475 – $5,342
(AT), 4x4, 6.2L, opt NSS41 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$2,620$1,475 – $5,342
(AT), 4x2, 3.0L5 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$2,600$1,848 – $2,955

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 653 observed listings, including 600 with posted prices. Its $2,773 median is 8% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 guide's $2,563 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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ABS Module

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$60$547
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Air Bag

$221median
$40$1,200
04wide ±133%

Alternator

$137median
$30$395
05wide ±132%

Axle Shaft

$160median
$45$468
06wide ±165%

Blower Motor

$80median
$30$294
07wide ±202%

Brake Caliper

$100median
$20$423
08wide ±113%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$675median
$170$1,695
09wide ±129%

Front Bumper

$296median
$85$850
10wide ±255%

Rear Bumper

$325median
$80$1,735
11wide ±166%

Car Radio

$123median
$30$439
12wide ±285%

Center Console

$218median
$50$1,294
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AC Condenser

$107median
$40$322
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Control Arm

$145median
$40$307
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16wide ±112%

Door Assembly

$700median
$220$1,785
17wide ±155%

Drive Shaft

$228median
$69$775
18wide ±138%

Engine

$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
19wide ±139%

Engine Computer

$150median
$40$457
20wide ±255%

Exhaust Manifold

$75median
$25$408
21wide ±124%

Fender

$440median
$150$1,243
22wide ±112%

Fog Light

$145median
$35$361
23wide ±173%

Front Seat

$250median
$65$930
24wide ±225%

Fuel Pump

$125median
$30$592
25wide ±113%

Fuel Tank

$195median
$40$480
26wide ±133%

Grille

$500median
$140$1,473
27wide ±129%

Headlight Assembly

$800median
$240$2,299
28wide ±175%

Heater Core

$116median
$40$445
29wide ±72%

Hood

$750median
$350$1,430
30spread ±57%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$55$144
31wide ±73%

Instrument Cluster

$200median
$49$340
32wide ±240%

Intake Manifold

$116median
$34$591
33wide ±192%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$25$405
34wide ±179%

Side Mirror

$244median
$54$929
35wide ±152%

Power Steering Pump

$150median
$45$500
36wide ±90%

Quarter Panel

$574median
$246$1,275
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Radiator

$204median
$53$615
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Rear View Mirror

$103median
$20$614
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Starter

$135median
$25$306
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Steering Column

$200median
$50$623
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Steering Rack

$650median
$236$1,300
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Steering Wheel

$171median
$40$675
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Strut

$164median
$42$500
44wide ±105%

Sunroof

$330median
$126$817
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Tail Light

$225median
$40$1,055
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Tailgate

$850median
$247$2,750
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Throttle Body

$80median
$25$375
48spread ±50%

Torque Converter

$250median
$250$500
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Transfer Case

$311median
$95$1,539
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Transmission Control Module

$130median
$25$560
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Turbocharger

$658median
$190$2,500
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Water Pump

$80median
$25$315
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Wheels

$266median
$54$1,200
54wide ±158%

Window Regulator

$121median
$27$410

Common questions

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission?

Based on 600 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission lists between $1,300 and $5,342, with a median asking price of $2,773.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission?

Using a used part, a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission replacement typically runs $3,345–$4,575 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $2,773, 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.

Will a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission — median $2,773, from 600 listings.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Transmission Cost — Used From $1,300 to $5,342