2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission — (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,425
- Average
- $3,209
- High
- $5,054

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission ((AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)) costs $1,425 to $5,054, with a median asking price of $3,084. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $2,100–$4,381 | 12 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,425–$3,850 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,625–$1,625 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $3,900–$5,054 | 6 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,425–$5,054 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant of the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission, based on 44 priced listings. Its $3,084 median is 12% above the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission overall median of $2,758.
There are 13 other transmission variants available for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 transmission in the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant lists between $1,425 and $5,054, with a median asking price of $3,084.
The (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021. Prices and availability may differ by year.