Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Chevrolet C/K 1500 — Distributor Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Chevrolet C/K 1500 distributor replacements at independent shops across the US.
$346
typical total — half of all Chevrolet C/K 1500 distributor replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $245 – $457
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2451 in 4 paid less
$346typical
$4573 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Distributor / cap and rotorComplete distributor or a cap-and-rotor set; sometimes plugs and wires | $125 | $181 | $224 |
| Labor — 1.7 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2.2 hrs: replace, set ignition timing, verify running | $90 | $144 | $212 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$20 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $245 | $346 | $457 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $245 and $457 is inside the band where half of all Chevrolet C/K 1500 distributor replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (cap and rotor refresh only); above it is not automatically gouging (complete distributor with sensor, plugs and wires replaced, timing set with a light) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Cap-and-rotor vs. the whole unit — a refresh is cheap; a complete distributor with its sensor is the expensive end.
- Tune-up items — plugs and wires are often replaced at the same time on these older engines.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Chevrolet C/K 1500, model years 1988–1999
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.