2021 GMC Sierra 1500 water pump — 5.3L, upper (under throttle body) price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $146
- High
- $232

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 water pump (5.3L, upper (under throttle body)) costs $60 to $232, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 6 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$60 | 1 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$232 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 1 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$232 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 5.3L, upper (under throttle body) variant of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 water pump, based on 6 priced listings. Its $200 median is 100% above the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 water pump overall median of $100.
There are 6 other water pump variants available for the 2021 GMC Sierra 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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Based on 6 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 water pump in the 5.3L, upper (under throttle body) variant lists between $60 and $232, with a median asking price of $200.
The 5.3L, upper (under throttle body) variant appears in model years 2021, 2025. Prices and availability may differ by year.