Used GMC Sierra 1500 transmission – (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)

Trim-specific price guide

GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission — (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) prices

Pricing for the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 transmission, aggregated from 78 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 · (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)

$3,048

median asking price

33 priced listings · $2,425–$4,090

Price summary

A used GMC Sierra 1500 transmission ((AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)) costs $1,900 to $4,414, with a median asking price of $3,048. Based on 78 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,495
Grade B (good)$3,020

GMC Sierra 1500 transmission — (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) price snapshot

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Low
$1,900
Average
$2,953
High
$4,414
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,900–$4,09017 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,100–$3,66552 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$2,900–$4,4149 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,900–$4,414 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) priced differently?

This pricing covers the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant of the GMC Sierra 1500 transmission, based on 78 priced listings across 2 model years (2020, 2021). Its $3,048 median is 21% above the GMC Sierra 1500 transmission overall median of $2,528.

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

Price by model year

What does a (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) cost by year?

202033 listings$3,048$2,425 – $4,090202145 listings$2,950$1,900 – $4,414

Other trims

Other GMC Sierra 1500 transmission variants

Full Sierra 1500 guide

AT, 4x2, 6.2L, (8 speed transmission, opt M5U)

1 yr$2,688$2,299 – $3,910

AT, 4x4, 6.2L, (8 speed transmission, opt M5U)

1 yr$2,200$1,800 – $3,978

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 6 speed (opt MYC), tow package (opt NHT)

2 yrs$2,500$1,950 – $3,225

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 6 speed (opt MYC), w/o tow package

2 yrs$2,400$790 – $3,662

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed, opt M5U, ID 5U0L

1 yr$2,688$2,338 – $3,910

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed, opt M5U, ID 5UFL

1 yr$2,760$2,210 – $3,910

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed, opt M5U, ID 5UHL

1 yr$2,760$2,210 – $3,910

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed, opt M5U, ID 6U2L

1 yr$3,910$2,650 – $4,145

AT, 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed, opt M5U, ID 6U7L

1 yr$3,910$2,199 – $5,639

Common questions

GMC Sierra 1500 transmission ((AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE)) FAQ

How much is a used GMC Sierra 1500 transmission ((AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE))?

Based on 78 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used GMC Sierra 1500 transmission in the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant lists between $1,900 and $4,414, with a median asking price of $3,048.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 years use the (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) transmission?

The (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between (AT), 4x2, 5.3L, 8 speed (opt MQE) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $3,495, Grade B has a median of $3,020. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.