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Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
Report FPR-35b7b34e116f
Issued September 2, 2026
Data as of July 2026
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Starter Replacement

What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starter replacements at independent shops across the US.

$459
typical total — half of all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starter replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range  $342 – $594
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
$3421 in 4 paid less
$459typical
$5943 in 4 paid less
Line itemLow (1 in 4 paid less)TypicalHigh (3 in 4 paid less)
Parts — StarterNew or remanufactured starter motor$209$267$335
Labor — 1.5 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2 hrs: test the starting circuit, remove and replace the starter, verify$98$143$210
Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop~$49
Total — what owners paid$342$459$594

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 $342 and $594 is inside the band where half of all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starter replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (remanufactured starter mounted in the open); above it is not automatically gouging (OEM starter buried under the intake manifold or exhaust, corroded cables replaced) — but both ends deserve a question.

What moves the price

  • Where it lives — on some engines the starter is right on top; on others it hides under the intake — that's the whole price difference.
  • New vs. remanufactured — reman starters are common and much cheaper.
  • Battery and cables — a good shop rules them out before selling a starter.

About this data  ·  How to use this report

Vehicle Chevrolet Silverado 1500, model years 1999–2023
Data confidence High — large sample, stable 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.